The funds are spread across eight groups and include propositions from its Batterymarch, Brandywine, Clearbridge and Western Asset brands.
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Adam Gent, head of UK sales at Legg Mason, commented: “The inclusion of these offshore funds into the IMA sector classification system will enable advisers to compare some of our key strategies with UK equivalents on a like-for-like basis for the first time.
“The ability to promote our offshore funds on an equal footing will be a significant benefit as we seek to raise awareness of strategies that we believe will appeal to advisers seeking strong offerings from specialist managers across a number of key asset classes.”
Legg Mason confirmed that other funds will be added to the IMA sectors in due course.
