Ashmore Group (ASHM) investor relations material

Business overview and strategy

• Specialist emerging markets manager with $50.7bn AuM, diversified by asset class and client type.

• Three-phase growth strategy: establish EM asset classes, diversify revenue streams, and mobilise EM capital.

• Global operating hubs and local platforms serve institutional and retail clients worldwide.

• Active, committee-based investment process with no 'star' culture and strong alignment of employee interests.

• Well-capitalised, liquid balance sheet with £575m in financial resources, including £260m cash.

Market environment and opportunities

• EMs offer superior growth and are underrepresented in global indices and investor allocations.

• Structural reforms, especially shift to local currency funding, enhance resilience and investment opportunities.

• Diversification across more than 70 countries and asset classes provides broad opportunities for active management.

• Attractive real yields and potential for monetary easing support positive EM outlook.

Investment performance and products

• 82% of AuM outperformed benchmarks over one year, 70% over three years, and 58% over five years.

• Broad product range: fixed income ($40bn), equities ($8.8bn), alternatives ($1.9bn), with ESG integration.

• Seed capital supports new strategies and delivered £55.4m profit in H1 2026.