Kasim graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physics from Imperial College and is a CFA charter holder, being a regular member of the CFA Institute and CFA UK. He has over 10 years of experience as a portfolio manager and senior analyst of global capital markets with analysis across multiple asset classes, constructing portfolios with varying risk/return objectives and active risk management processes.

Kasim acts as the portfolio manager for the EQ Investors Absolute Return, Cautious, Adventurous and High Octane portfolios. He also co-chairs our Fund Selection Committee.

When not immersed in work and family life, Kasim enjoys spending time in the kitchen practising his “cheffy” skills with both European and Asian cuisine, reflecting his mixed background.

• EQ Best Ideas Portfolios – Q2 2017 update
• EQ Best Ideas Portfolios – Q1 2017 update
• Bonds, just Bonds – could the Bond market bubble finally be ready to burst?
• Banished by Brexit – the great marmite war
• Q4 Asset Allocation Update