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About Ashmore Group

Based in London, the business was founded in 1992 as part of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group. In 1999 Ashmore became independent and today manages USD 47.6 billion (as at 30 June 2025) in pooled funds, segregated accounts and structured products.

Our history

Ashmore’s history goes back over two decades. We were one of the first investment management firms to offer investors direct access to a broad group of emerging economies and today we continue to innovate.

Our awards

We are proud to be recognised in the industry and to be shown recognition for our performance and success.

Ashmore Foundation

The Ashmore Foundation was established in January 2008 and seeks to make a positive and sustainable difference in the Emerging Markets communities in which Ashmore operates and invests.

Based in London, the business was founded in 1992 as part of the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group. In 1999, Ashmore became independent and today manages USD 47.6 billion (as at 30 June 2025) in pooled funds, segregated accounts and structured products.

Ashmore's outstanding portfolio management and research team have developed an investment approach based on two decades of Emerging Markets experience.  Ashmore offers a number of investment themes including External Debt, Local Currency, Corporate Debt, Blended Debt, Equities, Alternatives (incorporating special situations; private equity; distressed debt; real estate; and infrastructure) Overlay/Liquidity and Multi-Asset.

Testament to the company's success is the confidence which central banks, government and corporate pension funds, institutions and high net worth individuals have demonstrated by investing with Ashmore.

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Learn about ESG and responsible investing

The Ashmore Group Sustainability Report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Ashmore’s approach to sustainability across Ashmore’s business activities. The report is intended for all Ashmore stakeholders but will be of particular interest to clients.

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Dedicated to Emerging Markets

Ashmore is a specialist Emerging Markets investment manager with over twenty years’ experience in these markets.
FOUNDED IN 1992

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