CHEXBRES, Switzerland, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Talisman Capital is pleased to announce that effective September 1, 2010 Peter R.S. Bakker has joined the firm as a Partner. Mr. Bakker will oversee the high-yield and distressed portions of Talisman's investment activity. Mr. Bakker has over 25 years of investment management experience in credit-related strategies, including over 8 years as a senior portfolio manager with Lazard Asset Management in New York, where he was responsible for managing global high-yield portfolios exceeding $1 billion in total assets, and more than 9 years at NatWest Markets, where he was senior vice president responsible for high-yield and distressed proprietary trading and research.
Mr. Geoffrey Tirman, president of Talisman Capital stated, "We are extremely excited to have Peter join the Talisman Capital team. Peter brings to Talisman enormous investment experience and analytical know-how in the high-yield arena, which will greatly assist Talisman in managing its growing asset base."
About Talisman Capital S.A.
Talisman Capital is a privately held money management firm founded in 1997. The firm manages assets on behalf of institutions and individuals worldwide through a variety of alternative investment products and individually managed accounts. In addition, Talisman also provides corporate bankruptcy and reorganizational advisory services and litigation support services. Talisman is based in Chexbres, Switzerland. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.talismancap.com or email us at info@talismancap.com.
