Fergus Naughton Fras
About Fergus Naughton Fras
Fergus Naughton Fras is a Product Manager at Invesco UK, specializing in Global Fixed Income and Asia/EM Equities, with over 15 years of experience in China and the Far East.
Current Role at Invesco
Fergus Naughton Fras is currently employed at Invesco UK, working as a Product Manager for Global Fixed Income, Asia, and Emerging Markets Equities. His office is based in Henley-on-Thames / London. In his current role, Fergus oversees the management and marketing of SICAV and UCITS products, and specializes in Invesco Fixed Income's global product offerings. He has played a significant role in the launch of new ESG global investment grade corporate bond funds and has contributed to creating Asian equities Investment Insights reports for client distribution.
Previous Work Experience
Fergus Naughton Fras has a comprehensive background in financial journalism and analysis. He served as a Senior Manager at KPMG in Beijing for a year from 2016 to 2017. Prior to this, he was a Senior China Analyst at TS Lombard from 2011 to 2016. His earlier roles also include contributing editor at China Economic Review, editor at China Business In Depth, and financial journalist at Xinhua Finance. All these roles were based in Beijing and collectively spanned more than 15 years.
Education and Qualifications
Fergus Naughton Fras pursued his higher education at University College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy & Economics, graduating in 2002. Before university, he completed his secondary education at The High School, Dublin, from 1992 to 1998.
Specializations and Expertise
Fergus Naughton Fras is highly specialized in investment opportunities along the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as China onshore and offshore investments. His analyses are well-respected, having been covered by prestigious platforms like BBC News International and the Wall Street Journal. He has also been instrumental in the creation and management of Invesco Real Estate content on a new EMEA-wide platform.
Professional and Social Contributions
Fergus Naughton Fras is an active member of various professional and social initiatives. He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland and a founding member of its Beijing chapter. Additionally, he serves on Invesco's Mental Health committee and is involved in fundraising for and participating in Invesco Cares charity initiatives.