Absolute Strategy Research Limited is a specialist financial consultancy that is dedicated to providing independent investment strategy advice to institutional clients around the world. Absolute Strategy Research undertakes research focussed on equity strategy and asset allocation, and works in close partnership with institutional investors. As well as publishing regular investment strategy products, the firm also undertakes bespoke consultancy projects, particularly in the field of financial surveys.

Absolute Strategy Research was founded in 2006 by Ian Harnett and David Bowers. They have both been Extel number 1 and top 3 “Institutional Investor” rated European equity strategists. They both have over 15 years experiences with global client franchises.

Ian Harnett was previously Chief European Investment Strategist at UBS. He also led European Strategy for NatWest Markets and was Group Chief Economist for Societe General London.

David Bowers was chief Global Investment Strategist for Merrill Lynch where he worked for 11 years. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch he was chief European Equity Strategist at Smith New Court.

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Verity Hunt

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+44 (0) 20 7073 0740

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www.absolute-strategy.com

Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 5727405 VAT No. 882 4417 09

Registered Office: Salisbury House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2LA

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