In this episode, Chris speaks with Brian Freiwald, Portfolio Manager of Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund.  During the conversation, they touch on many topics, including:

• Why Emerging Markets are a good place to be investing, both now and long term
• ESG investing in Emerging Markets
• The lasting effects of Covid-19 on Emerging Markets, and the opportunities it created
• A day in the life of an EM PM
• How Brian utilizes research and his analyst team when implementing new ideas 
• Technology in Emerging Markets
• Latin America’s growing role in Emerging Markets

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