Founded in 1971, Western Asset Management is one of the world's leading fixed-income investment managers. The company specializes in managing a wide range of fixed-income portfolios for institutional clients, including corporations, public funds, and foundations, as well as for individual investors through various investment products. Its investment philosophy is based on long-term, fundamental value, and it operates with a team-based approach to portfolio management. Western Asset is an independent affiliate of Franklin Resources, Inc., the parent company of Franklin Templeton.

Founded in

Canada