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Brian Bandsma

Head of Quality Growth ESG Research

26 years investment experience

21 years with Vontobel

New York

Vontobel Asset Management Inc.

66 Hudson Boulevard

34th Floor, Suite 3401

New York, NY 10001

United States of America

Brian Bandsma joined Vontobel Asset Management in November 2002. He is the Head of ESG Research for the Quality Growth Boutique. Previously, he has served in various roles as Analyst and Portfolio Manager within the Quality Growth Boutique.

Prior to joining Vontobel, he began his financial career in 1998 at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., where he was a Senior Associate and analyst until 2002.

Brian holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Grand Valley State University in Michigan.

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Feb 22 2023 Viewpoint

ESG at Vontobel Quality Growth: A common sense approach

ESG research is an extension of our philosophy of long-term thinking and fits seamlessly into our existing research process. We focus on material issues rather than broad ESG scores, which enables us to understand and get ahead of risks that can jeopardize earnings predictability.

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Aug 17 2021 Market Update

Beijing is changing growth objectives. What’s around the corner?

Recently Chinese regulators have become more assertive, causing concern among the international investor community. The key in helping investors navigate and, hopefully profit from these changes, is to understand the bigger picture and what the government is ultimately trying to achieve.

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Jul 06 2021 Outlook

3Q 2021 Asia Pacific Equity Outlook: Finding Growth Between the Extremes

Portfolio Manager Brian Bandsma discusses regulations in Chinese tech companies, inflation and valuations.

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Jun 01 2021 Market Update

Is now the time to buy value stocks?

Strong momentum across many markets has increased investors’ concerns about inflated valuations. As the “growth-at-any-price” trade seems to be fading, many believe a rotation out of growth stocks and into value may continue to outperform the broader market. Before you rearrange your portfolio in light of the current rotation, here are a few things to consider.

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Apr 21 2021 Market Update

Will US stimulus spending lead to greater inflation and higher interest rates?

With US President Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief package, alongside the recently proposed $2.25 trillion in infrastructure projects, there is growing concern about the impact these programs could have on inflation and interest rates globally. In the investment world, we have been operating amid declining rates and low inflation for so long that few may realize the impact rising rates would have on investment returns.

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Apr 08 2021 Outlook

2Q 2021 Asia Pacific Equity Outlook: Finding Reasonably Valued Opportunities Across the Region

Portfolio Manager Brian Bandsma discusses semiconductors, regulation of tech companies in China, and India’s road to recovery.