Nuveen appoints Laura Cooper as Global Investment Strategist
31 JUL, 2024
By Jose Luis Palmer from RankiaPro Europe
Nuveen, a $1.2 trillion asset management firm, has announced the appointment of Laura Cooper as a Global Investment Strategist. Based in London, Cooper joins the firm's global team of analysts and will report directly to Joseph Higgins, Co-Head of Portfolio Management – Fixed Income at Nuveen.
Key Role in Fixed Income Strategy
In her new role, Cooper will play a pivotal part in developing Nuveen's fixed income investment strategies. Her responsibilities include providing clients with in-depth analyses and actionable insights on global market trends, macroeconomic developments, and asset allocation strategies. With a specific focus on G10 rates and currencies, Cooper will be instrumental in shaping the firm’s outlook and investment guidance in these critical areas.
Extensive Experience and Background
Cooper brings a wealth of experience to Nuveen, having previously served as a Senior Macro Investment Strategist at BlackRock. There, she led a team of analysts in delivering market analysis and crafting multi-asset investment solutions for clients. Her career also includes significant roles at Bloomberg and RBC Wealth Management, where she honed her expertise in market analysis and strategic investment planning.
Commitment to Diversity and Mentorship
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Laura Cooper has been an active advocate for gender diversity in the financial industry. She is involved in several female investment networks and mentoring programs, such as Women in Banking and Finance and Girls are Investors (GAIN). Her commitment to these initiatives highlights her dedication to supporting and empowering women in the finance sector.
Nuveen’s decision to bring Cooper on board reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its investment capabilities and providing clients with high-quality, strategic insights. Her appointment is expected to enhance the firm's approach to fixed income investments, particularly in navigating the complexities of G10 markets.
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.
Anders Persson, Chief Investment Officer – Fixed Income at Nuveen
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.
Laura Cooper, Global Investment Strategist at Nuveen
