FDS Research appoint Xavier Hernandez to Chief Investment Strategist

FDS Research has today announced the appointment of Xavier Hernandez to Chief Investment Strategist, having been promoted from Chief Executive Officer. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) June 04, 2016 - FDS Research is pleased to announce the appointment of Xavier Hernandez to the position of Chief Investment Strategist. Mr Hernandez, formerly chief executive officer of FDS Research, has led FDS' public securities investment platform since 2009 and has over 30 years of investment experience, focused on Real Assets.

As Chief Investment Strategist, Mr Hernandez will advise on FDS Research's global investment strategy across its $17 billion portfolio of assets under management, represent FDS' expertise and capabilities to the global marketplace and guide the firm's thought leadership initiatives related to Real Asset investment and operations.

A spokesperson for the Asia-Pacific firm said: "We are pleased Xavier Hernandez has taken on the role of FDS Research's Chief Investment Strategist. With over three decades of experience, Xavier is a leading authority on investing in Real Assets. We believe his expanded role will enhance our ability to both earn superior risk adjusted returns and communicate our strategies to our clients."

Mr Hernandez stated: "Real Assets are poised to become a prominent component of investor allocations in coming years. With over 25 years of Real Asset experience, FDS Research is well-positioned to champion the benefits of the asset class and provide value-added investment opportunities. I am excited to help shape these opportunities and share FDS' expertise with our clients."

Xavier Hernandez, based in Singapore, has specialized in the management of institutional capital invested in Real Assets since 1984, with a particular focus on real estate and infrastructure. He founded the predecessor to FDS Research's current public equities securities platform.

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