Jesmond Mizzi Financial Advisors will act as local representative for five new funds launched in Malta by Legg Mason Global Asset Management, Brandywine Global, ClearBridge Investments, and Western Asset.

The funds chosen for the initial phase of registration cover both fixed income and US equities.

All Legg Mason funds are available in dollars and hedged to all the main currencies, including euro and sterling.

Legg Mason is a global asset management firm with assets under management of $656 billion as of September 30, 2013. The company provides active asset management in many major investment centres throughout the world. Legg Mason is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.