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Kasim Zafar
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Chief Investment Officer
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.
When not immersed at work, Kasim often finds himself stumped and constantly amazed by his young daughter at home. He also enjoys spending time in the kitchen practising his “cheffy” skills with both European and Asian cuisine, reflecting his mixed background.
Kasim is Chief Investment Officer and the portfolio manager for the EQ Best Ideas portfolios. He began his career in investments in 2002, gaining experience as a portfolio manager and senior analyst of global capital markets. His experience spans multiple asset classes, constructing portfolios with varying risk/return objectives and active risk management processes. 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. When not immersed at work, Kasim often finds himself stumped and constantly amazed by his young daughter at home. He also enjoys spending time in the kitchen practising his “cheffy” skills with both European and Asian cuisine, reflecting his mixed background.
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CIO market outlook: September 2023
In our latest investor update, Chief Investment Officer Kasim Zafar provides an update on the key factors driving the global economy, and our positioning for the months ahead.
18/09/2023
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Investment insights: July 2023
EQ's Chief Investment Officer, Kasim Zafar, outline why the case for investing in stock markets remains intact even as interest rates rise.
04/07/2023
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CIO market outlook: May 2023
In our latest investor update, Chief Investment Officer Kasim Zafar provides an update on the key factors driving the global economy, and our positioning for the months ahead.
26/05/2023
3 min read