Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has announced the expansion of its global Multi Asset capabilities with the addition of Rupert Hope as a Director and Portfolio Manager. Based in New York, Mr. Hope will help grow the firm’s Emerging Market and Global Multi Asset solution platform.

"With more than 20 years of experience, Rupert has the specific set of skills needed to translate client needs into investment objectives and active allocation decisions," said Jai Jacob, who heads the Multi Asset investment team. “His expertise in, and perspectives on emerging markets will help us continue to deliver comprehensive client solutions.”

Prior to joining Lazard, Mr. Hope was a Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Equity Distribution at Renaissance Capital, where he built a global emerging markets equity research platform. Previously, Rupert was at Deutsche Bank where he served as a Managing Director and managed various emerging markets equity teams.

An indirect subsidiary of Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ), LAM offers a range of equity, fixed income, and alternative investment products worldwide. As of September 30, 2014, LAM and affiliated asset management companies in the Lazard Group managed $US198 billion worth of client assets. For more information about LAM, please visit lazardassetmanagement.com.au