Sophia Rahmani

Funds management

Magellan sees fifth monthly FUM increase despite slower pace in March

Although the fund manager continued to recover in March, the pace was slower compared to previous months....

Funds management

Magellan has reported a funds under management increase, rising to $37.2 billion, as Sophia Rahmani prepares to join the firm in May....

Funds management

Magellan puts US in its sights for growth

Magellan has detailed its plan to revamp its business in the US, with executive chairman Andrew Formica saying he can see a “tremendous opportunity” for the firm. ...

Funds management

Has leadership appointment boosted Magellan’s rating?

Describing the appointment of Sophia Rahmani as Magellan’s new managing director last week as an “encouraging step”, Morningstar has detailed whether it is enough to incr...

Funds management

Maple-Brown Abbott CEO on the firm’s desire to grow adviser reach

Now is a difficult time to be a fund manager, according to Maple-Brown Abbott chief executive, Sophia Rahmani, with the firm focusing on distribution to financial adviser...

Funds management

Maple-Brown Abbott launches GEM fund

Maple-Brown Abbott has expanded its fund range with the launch of a global emerging market equity fund....

People & Products

Maple-Brown Abbott appoints ESG head

Emma Pringle will replace Natasha McKean who moved to DNR Capital....

People & Products

Maple-Brown Abbott appoints COO

Melanie McQuire has been appointed as chief operating officer, responsible for the operating, technology strategy and platform of the business....

People & Products

MBA appoints two senior managers

Wendy Cox has been appointed to the newly-created role of head of finance and HR, while Lata McNulty has been promoted to the newly-created role of chief risk officer by ...

Features

Is size the enemy of performance?

In times of stockmarket meltdown, it can be tempting to rely on larger firms, writes Chris Dastoor, but do boutiques have their own edge in times of crisis?...