Plato appoints senior quantitative analyst
Plato Investment Management has appointed Charles Lowe as a senior quantitative analyst, joining from Macquarie Quant Hedge funds.
In an announcement, Plato said Lowe had worked as a quantitative analyst for more than six years for Macquarie and had over 15 years’ experience in investment management.
David Allen, Plato Investment Management head of long/short strategies, said: “In the information age, data is the new oil.
“World-class quantitative analysts like Charles are critical to help harness this data and deliver excellent returns for investors. Charles brings exceptional knowledge and experience and we welcome him to our team”.
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