Henderson's Hillenbrand targets EM push after Gartmore blip

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Henderson's Simon Hillenbrand has said the group is looking to emerging markets and global equity income as key areas of focus for its five-year growth strategy.

Having spent the early part of the decade integrating its New Star and Gartmore purchases, Henderson has been attracting stronger fund flows more recently. The group reported £7.1bn in net inflows in 2014, up from £2.5bn the year before, as assets under management topped £80bn for the first time. Looking ahead, head of UK retail Hillenbrand (pictured) said that the firm's strategy for the next half-decade will be based on improving its existing capabilities, rather than via further acquisitions. "Our investment in fund manager talent over the last two years has been with a view for...

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