Nuveen expands European markets team with appointment of Global Investment Strategist

Nuveen has appointed Laura Cooper as a Global Investment Strategist based in London. She joins the $1.2tn asset manager’s team of analysts around the world today and will report into Joseph Higgins, (Co-head) Head of Portfolio Management – Fixed Income at Nuveen.

Laura will spearhead the development of Nuveen’s fixed income investment strategy and provide clients with insightful and actionable guidance on global market trends, macroeconomic factors and asset allocation strategies (perspectives) with a focus on G10 rates and currencies.

Laura joins from Blackrock where, as a Senior Macro Investment Strategist, she led a team of analysts to deliver market analysis and drive multi-asset investment solutions for clients. Earlier in her career, she held key roles at Bloomberg and RBC Wealth Management.

Laura has and continues to be an active member of a number of female investment networks and mentoring schemes for a number of years, including Women in Banking and Finance, and Girls are Investors (GAIN).

Anders Persson, Chief Investment Officer – Fixed Income at Nuveen, says:
“Laura’s deep understanding of global financial markets will be an invaluable addition to our team as investors continue to navigate the complex and evolving investment landscapes. She will also play a crucial role in enhancing our offering as our clients continue to seek out experienced partners to support them on their investment journeys. “Laura’s appointment is the latest step in our growth of Nuveen’s investment and research team in Fixed Income and illustrates our focus on international expansion. Fixed income is truly part of our 125 year heritage, with our founder John Nuveen pioneering the municipal bond market in the US, and we will continue to build innovative investment solutions to meet our clients’ objectives for today, and tomorrow.”

Laura Cooper, Global Investment Strategist at Nuveen, adds:
“Nuveen’s talented investment team and diverse range of public market products are well-positioned to provide the solutions clients need across investment cycles. The true depth and scale of its $418 billion fixed income platform is a growing area of Nuveen’s global business, and has been at the forefront of some of the most exciting areas of sustainable finance innovation from its investments in rhino, blue and orange bonds. I look forward to working with the team across the entire breadth of Nuveen’s fixed income investment and research platform as we continue to grow our offering for clients across the world.”