Awards and Commendations
William Lawton and his investment company Seagate Global have received various awards and commendations over the years. Below are select examples.
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Star Hedge Fund Manager
Academic study includes Lawton's company, Seagate Global, in a select group of "star hedge funds" that demonstrated statistically meaningful ability to outperform markets.
World's #1 in Fixed Income
GAIM recognized Lawton's fund as the #1 Fixed Income fund in the world in 2004.
Top 10 Fixed Income Manager
Barclay Hedge cites Lawton's company as one of the Top 10 Fixed Income Manager over a 3-year period.
Top 10 Emerging Market Manager
Barclay Hedge cites Lawton's company as one of the Top 10 Emerging Market Managers over a 3-year period.
Seagate GAIM Conference
Seagate was recognized at a GAIM conference.
Record Setting GoldWind IPO
Lawton was the CIO for the fund that was an early investor in a company that produced the most successful IPO in China market history.
Lawton CIO in creating China's "Outstanding Investment Corporation"
Lawton helps create what is now recognized as one of China's top investment companies.
Lawton Appointed Advisor
Lawton is appointed as a Financial Advisor to Kunming and Yunnan Province.
Award from Tsinghua University
Lawton was honored with a certificate of appreciation from Tsinghua University for his contributions to the school.
Trophies awarded to Lawton and Seagate Global
Lawton and his company, Seagate Global, are recognized for their performance and initiatives.