Products January 4, 2011

Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund Launched

Henderson Global Investors launched the Henderson Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (HEMAX, HEMCX, HEMIX).
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The fund seeks long-term capital growth and invests at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries. The fund began trading December 31, 2010.   

According to the announcement, fund investment performance will be derived primarily from stock selection. A strategic asset allocation process will be a secondary contributor to the investment process. Assets of the fund are allocated to teams of managers who have experience with respect to a particular geographic region.   

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In addition, Henderson debuted A and C retail share classes for the Henderson International All Cap Equity Fund (HFNAX, HFNCX). The International All Cap Equity Fund (Class I Shares, HIEIX) was launched on January 31, 2008, and follows a bottom-up All Cap strategy, focusing primarily on the developed markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East (EAFE). Selective investments are also made in emerging markets.  

Deals & People January 4, 2011

The Wagner Law Group Names John Sohn Partner

John J. Sohn has been named a partner of The Wagner Law Group, effective January 1.
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Sohn has been with The Wagner Law Group, which specializes in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), employee benefits and executive compensation law, for the past year.  

According to a press release, Sohn advises on executive compensation and employee benefits plans, and specializes in fiduciary and investment-related matters under ERISA. Before joining The Wagner Law Group, Sohn worked at Legg Mason, where he was responsible for ERISA Title I investment matters, including advising on investment management and advisory arrangements, prohibited transaction exemptions, the Investment Advisers Act and all types of financial products and services. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

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“John’s breadth and depth of knowledge regarding tax-qualified plans, the interaction of the investment and securities laws and practice with ERISA, and executive compensation is truly remarkable,” said Marcia Wagner, Managing Partner of the firm, in the release. 

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