Aviva Investors Bolsters Fixed Income Team with Federated Hermes Duo

Aviva Investors has hired Anna Chong and Michalis Ditsas from Federated Hermes. Chong joins as a Sector Lead, reporting to Gita Bal, and will lead the resources, industrials & infrastructure hub. She previously held the role of head of corporate credit research at Federated Hermes and spent four years at JP Morgan.

Aviva Investors has expanded its fixed income team by hiring Anna Chong and Michalis Ditsas from Federated Hermes. Chong joins as a Sector Lead, reporting to Gita Bal, and will oversee the resources, industrials & infrastructure hub, as well as manage the firm’s fixed income early careers program [1].

Chong brings extensive experience to her new role, having previously served as the head of corporate credit research at Federated Hermes for eight years. Prior to this, she worked at JP Morgan for four years, most recently as an associate. This strategic hire underscores Aviva Investors' commitment to strengthening its fixed income capabilities.

This move follows a series of high-profile hires and investments in Aviva Investors' fixed income team, reflecting the firm's ongoing efforts to enhance its market position. The addition of Chong and Ditsas further bolsters Aviva Investors' expertise in fixed income, a critical area for investors seeking to navigate current market conditions and capitalize on opportunities in the industrials and infrastructure sectors.

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1. [Aviva Investors hires Federated Hermes duo](https://citywire.com/wealth-manager/news/aviva-investors-hires-federated-hermes-fixed-income-duo/a2472964)