Founded in 2017 by Ali Al Nasser, CFA, and Nemer Bechara, Vergent represents the partnership of experienced frontier markets professionals who have worked together for over a decade with more than 15 years of Frontier and Emerging Markets investment experience. Ali Al Nasser leads the investment process with over 20 years of industry experience, previously managing over $1.2 billion AUM at FIM Partners and recognized as the most consistent MENA equity manager by Citywire. The team of 10 professionals operates as an employee-owned firm in partnership with Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group, providing institutional infrastructure while maintaining boutique investment focus.

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Vergent Asset Management is a specialist investor focused on Frontier and Emerging Markets, investing in exceptional businesses run by motivated managers with deep knowledge of their markets and a relentless focus on meeting customer needs. The firm conducts deep dive fundamental research to construct a concentrated and geographically diverse portfolio, focusing on consumer-facing businesses expected to benefit from demographic trends, changing consumer behavior, policy and regulatory reform, and technological advancements. They position themselves as long-term owners emphasizing constructive engagement with management teams to add value to shareholders and wider communities.

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