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Gramercy expands trading team to stay ahead of changing complexities of global markets

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Komfie Manalo, Opalesque Asia:

Gramercy Funds Management LLC, a $5.7bn dedicated emerging markets investment manager, has expanded its trading team to stay ahead of the ever changing complexities of global markets.

In a statement, Gramercy said that Chris Tackney has joined the firm as managing director and co-head of the Gramercy trading desk. Tackney will co-manage the trading team with Matt Maloney. The duo will manage Gramercy’s dynamic trading desk that encompasses performing and distressed corporates, sovereigns, equities, credit default swaps and currency hedges.

Commenting on the appointment, Gramercy managing partner and chief investment officer Robert Koenigsberger said, "Gramercy has been evolving and expanding the responsibilities of the trading desk in an effort to stay ahead of the ever changing complexities of global markets. We are pleased to have Matt and Chris working together to enhance our trading desk and add value to our investment process."

Together, Tackney and Maloney serve as key members of the portfolio management team. Further, as co-head of the trading desk, Tackney is charged with building and maintaining effective relationships with the Street in order to facilitate firm-wide trade execution, asset sourcing, new issue allocations, and idea generation. He will also serve as a member of the Investment Committee.

Maloney said, "Chris and I previously worked together at Credit S......................

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