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Western Asset Management Appoints Michael Buchanan As Chief Investment Officer

PRIVATEAug 28, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Investment Officer

Company

Western Asset Management Company

Michael Buchanan
PasadenaFinancial Services

Description

Michael Buchanan has been named as the Chief Investment Officer at Western Asset Management, assuming leadership of all global investment management responsibilities following the leadership change amidst regulatory investigation. Former co-Chief Investment Officer Ken Leech is now on leave.

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Company

Western Asset Management Company

Location

Pasadena, California, United States

About

Western Asset Management Company is a global manager of active fixed-income solutions, delivering long-term fundamental value investment solutions to clients. With over $381.1 billion in client assets under management and deep experience across the range of fixed-income sectors, Western Asset is recognized as one of the world’s leading fixed-income managers.

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