SG Hiscock & Company teams up with small cap manager

Oksana Patron

24 August 2023

SG Hiscock & Company Limited (SGH) has announced its partnership with EAM Global Investors LLC (EAM) to offer a global small cap strategy to the Australian market.

Under the arrangement, EAM will join SGH’s Partnership Program alongside other global funds management businesses including Morgan Stanley Investment Management (Australia) Pty Ltd, and LaSalle Investment Management Securities LLC.

SGH and abrdn have also entered into a strategic partnership whereby SGH has become the wholesale distribution partner for abrdn’s international funds in the Australian market.

EAM is a San Diego-based fund manager founded in 2007 which manages a range of strategies including Global Opportunities, a global small cap strategy established in 2017.

It has a team-driven approach across all its investment strategies, utilising a systematic approach combined with stock selection, tailored risk management and efficient implementation to deliver outcomes for clients.

“The global small cap market is a fascinating space in this economic environment, and EAM is a well-respected fund manager with a proven track record of delivering returns for investors,” SGH executive chair and chief investment officer, Stephen Hiscock, commented.

“Under the program, we’re able to provide Australian investors with access to investment opportunities across global equities and global real estate investment trusts, and now with EAM, global small caps.

“The Partnership Program is well established in the local market, and EAM sees value in our distribution team acting as ambassadors for its product and strategies.”