James Chong a Chinese national, James joined Martin Currie in 2006 to strengthen our multi-cap expertise and manage all our open-ended China and Greater China funds. Based in Edinburgh, he works with Martin Currie’s China team and with our global emerging markets team. Before joining Martin Currie, James was vice-president of equities at Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch, where he managed several Greater China mandates. Earlier, he was vice-president of investments and head of research with South Capital Group, and a senior manager with Nikko Securities. James was a Qualified Accountant (American CPA) with PriceWaterhouse Cooper before he began his investment career in 1994, as China investment analyst with MeesPierson Securities. Graduated from Nottingham Trent University.