Empire Life Investments appoints Albert Ngo, Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Empire Life Investments Inc. today announced the appointment of Albert Ngo, as Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income, effective January 15, 2018.

Albert will work closely with our fixed income team to research and evaluate opportunities for our fixed income portfolios. His primary focus will be on fixed income within our retail segregated funds and mutual funds.

Albert has more than 10 years of investment management expertise and a strong background of analyzing corporate credit across multiple industries globally. His most recent experience includes co-managing a fixed income portfolio at a leading global investment firm.  Albert's previous roles included progressively senior positions within fixed income at both Canadian and U.S. institutions.

"We're pleased to have Albert join the fixed income team.  His strong analytical skills and credit background will be a great asset to the team as we seek fixed income opportunities that help preserve and build wealth for our clients," says Patrick McGrath, Head of Fixed Income and Private Placements.  ??"Our fixed income team ?continues to use an active, multi-strategy approach to deliver solid investment performance for our advisors and customers."
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About Empire Life Investments Inc.
Empire Life Investments Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Empire Life Insurance Company. The company manages and offers mutual funds and is the portfolio manager of the Empire Life segregated funds, including the Empire Life Guaranteed Investment Funds. As of September 30, 2017 the company managed $16.8 billion in assets.  Follow Empire Life Investments on Twitter @EmpireLifeInv or visit www.empirelifeinvestments.ca for more information.

Contact: Antonietta Stabile
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