Capital Group Joins Plato Partnership as Founding Buy-side Member

Plato Partnership, a not-for-profit company comprising asset managers and broker dealers who are collaborating to bring creative solutions and efficiencies to equity market place, has announced the addition of Capital Group, one of the largest and most experienced investment companies in the world.

With assets under management of over $2.1 trillion, Capital Group has joined the Partnership as a founding buy-side member.

Simon Steward, Head of European Equity Trading, Capital Group said:“We are excited to be joining the Plato Partnership. Privately owned investment houses like Capital Group are focused on the long term and we have been impressed with the scope and scale of contribution that the Plato Partnership has made to the European equities market to date and look forward to being an active contributor in the future.”

Furthermore, the company has added Anita Karppi to the Executive Team. She brings over 20 years’ of experience in the global capital markets to the Partnership where she held senior strategic positions at K&K Global Consulting, FlexTrade Systems Inc, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Reuters.

Mike Bellaro, CEO of Plato Partnership, said: "We are also very excited to welcome Anita to the Partnership. Her proven track record in the markets, credibility and reputation will make her an asset to Plato and will enable Plato to be effectively heard and best represent its members in the increasing crowded equities space. These two significant additions to the Plato Partnership are very important milestones that will elevate Plato to achieve in greater success in 2021 and beyond”