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Dr. Jan Baars is a Co-Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at First Sentier Investors (Singapore).
He has over 27 years of investment experience in strategic investment advice, quantitative risk management, asset and liability management as well as day to day portfolio management of diversified alternatives portfolios.
Previous roles include, Founding Partner of Worldview Investment Consulting, Executive Director and member of the Global Portfolio Solutions Team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and actuary at Zurich Insurance.
Prior to his career in investments, he was a Professor of Mathematics at both the University of Amsterdam and York University, Toronto.
Mr. Baars holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Amsterdam and is an actuary and member of the Dutch Actuarial Society.
Jan Baars active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
First Sentier Investors (Singapore)
First Sentier Investors (Singapore) Investment ManagersFinance Stewart Investors is an active manager which applies a consistent philosophy to investing in Asian and Global Emerging Markets. The firm takes a long-term approach to investment with a focus on preserving capital and performance through market cycles, rather than trying to achieve short-term gains. They employ a bottom-up research process which combines regular company visits with extensive fundamental analysis. FSI SG recognizes the importance of responsible investment and that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues impact investment value. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | 01/05/2011 |
Former positions of Jan Baars
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd.
First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Stewart Investors manages funds across a diverse range of domestic and global asset classes, including Australian and global equities (such as global listed infrastructure, property securities and Stewart Investors), short term investments and cash. They manage long-only equity strategies investing in Asia, Europe, Global Emerging Markets, Indian Subcontinent and Worldwide. They take a long-term bottom-up and benchmark agnostic approach to investing in high-quality companies that contribute to, and benefit from, sustainable development. | Portfolio Manager-Equities | - |
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First Sentier Investors (Singapore)
First Sentier Investors (Singapore) Investment ManagersFinance Stewart Investors is an active manager which applies a consistent philosophy to investing in Asian and Global Emerging Markets. The firm takes a long-term approach to investment with a focus on preserving capital and performance through market cycles, rather than trying to achieve short-term gains. They employ a bottom-up research process which combines regular company visits with extensive fundamental analysis. FSI SG recognizes the importance of responsible investment and that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues impact investment value. | Finance |
First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd.
First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Stewart Investors manages funds across a diverse range of domestic and global asset classes, including Australian and global equities (such as global listed infrastructure, property securities and Stewart Investors), short term investments and cash. They manage long-only equity strategies investing in Asia, Europe, Global Emerging Markets, Indian Subcontinent and Worldwide. They take a long-term bottom-up and benchmark agnostic approach to investing in high-quality companies that contribute to, and benefit from, sustainable development. | Finance |
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