01 Mar 2010
Fund provider Invesco Perpetual have announced fund manager changes to some of their key funds.
Commencing 31st March, Michael Matthews and Stuart Edwards will take over the reins of funds previously managed by Paul Read and Paul Causer. Details of the funds affected by these changes are shown below.
| Funds | Previous Fund Managers | New Fund Manager(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Invesco Perpetual Global Bond Fund | Paul Read Paul Causer | Michael Matthews Stuart Edwards |
| Invesco Perpetual Fixed Interest Pension Fund | Paul Read Paul Causer | Michael Matthews |
| Invesco Perpetual Money Fund | Paul Read Paul Causer | Stuart Edwards |
| Invesco Global Bond Fund | Paul Read Paul Causer Michael Matthews | Stuart Edwards |
| Invesco Sterling Reserve Fund | Paul Read Paul Causer | Stuart Edwards |
Paul Causer, Co Head of Fixed Income said "We have always worked together closely as a team and Michael and Stuart have been integral to the successful management of our funds. Paul Read and I see this move as a natural and logical progression for individuals of their calibre and experience and have complete confidence that the interests of investors continue in excellent funds."
Michael Matthews has over 15 years fund management experience. He has been lead manager of the Invesco Sterling Bond Fund (S&P and OBSR AA rated) since 2008.
Stuart Edwards has over ten years experience in government bonds and foreign exchange markets. He joined the Invesco Perpetual Fixed Income team in January 2006 as a macro strategist, and has since been heavily involved in and responsible for the management of the team's government bond and foreign exchange-based funds.