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Rob Tucker, Managing Director, Chester Asset Management
We have arrived at a juncture of financial repression.
We see a problematic period ahead, whereby central banks are facing the prospect of slowing economic growth, while grappling with meaningful inflation for the first time in almost 40 years.
This challenge of unwinding the easy monetary policy settings suggests to us that uncertainty will create more volatility.
Read MoreOctober 2021
State Street announced today the appointment of Tim Helyar as Head of Australia (based in Sydney). Tim will commence in the role next month and he will oversee State Street’s Australian business with responsibility for driving the enterprise-wide growth strategy, stewarding client engagement, developing talent and maintaining strong regulatory relationships.
State Street also announced the appointment of Kevin Hardy as the Head of Singapore and Southeast Asia today, as part of the business’ Asia Pacific growth plan. Both roles will report to Mostapha Tahiri, Chief Executive Officer, State Street for Asia Pacific.
Read MorePhilip Naylor, Principal Consultant, Frontier Advisors
Philip focuses on optimising the investment strategy for clients to enable them to meet the needs of their beneficiaries. This involves thinking about how to navigate some of the big secular macro forces, as well as navigating shorter-term fluctuations in markets. Although thinking about the challenges facing investment portfolios over the coming years can be overwhelming, there are significant opportunities on the horizon, particularly for those willing to shift portfolios away from the status quo.
Read MoreOctober 2021
Osvaldo has been appointed as the Head of Fixed Interest Assets (IOOF, MLC) at IOOF Holdings Ltd (IOOF), following the completion of the MLC acquisition from National Australia Bank (NAB), which took effect from 31 May 2021. This appointment will see Osvaldo responsible for portfolio management and performance of the various fixed income portfolios at IOOF and MLC.
GII congratulates Osvaldo on his appointment and wish him and his team continued success.
Read MoreOctober 2021
Damien Webb has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Investment Officer of Aware Super as it prepares to become a $250 billion fund in the coming years.
In addition to continuing to lead Aware’s real assets team, his new role will also see him working closely with the Chief Investment Officer, Damian Graham to expand the investment team (expected to double in size and expand offshore) and implement the fund’s investment strategy, as it paves the way forward to becoming a powerhouse within Australia’s superannuation industry.
Read MoreWill Hamilton, Managing Partner, Hamilton Wealth Partners
The challenge for everyone is the ‘hunt for yield’, whilst managing overall risk. The defensive allocation has become very difficult to manage with bond markets where they are, in the low interest rate settings.
We are very conscious of risk and that is the key driver in how we build client portfolios. The last three years have seen a drastic change to our asset allocation mix and whilst performance has been strong, the focus remains on clients and delivering for them into the future.
Read MoreOctober 2021
Kunal has joined AMP’s Sydney team in the role of Portfolio Manager – Private Markets where he is responsible for the management of the alternative strategy which encompasses liquid alternatives, traditional alternatives, private equity, private debt and real assets, for AMP’s multi-manager funds, MySuper and goals based products.
Kunal joins AMP from BT Investment Solutions where he most recently held the role of Portfolio Manager, Alternatives, since April 2020. He commenced at BT in the role Portfolio Analyst, Alternatives in July 2018.
Read MoreOctober 2021
Craig Hurt has joined T. Rowe Price in Sydney, commencing in the role Head of Institutional for Australia and New Zealand , from today, 5 October 2021.
Craig has previously been the Country Head, Australia and New Zealand for AXA Investment Managers where he was responsible for the strategic direction of the business.
GII congratulates Craig on his new appointment and we wish him and his team continued success going forward.
Read MoreSeptember 2021
Louise has been appointed to Managing Director, Head of Australia and New Zealand at Natixis Investment Managers in September 2021, having previously held the role of Head of Distribution at the organisation.
Natixis Investment Managers manages in excess of USD$1.4 trillion in funds under management, across more than 200 investment strategies spanning liquid and illiquid alternatives, equities, fixed income, real estate and socially responsible investment.
The team at GII wish Louise all the best in her new role and continued success to the Natixis team.
Read MoreScott Haslem, Chief Investment Officer, Crestone Wealth Management
With the global economy currently going through a significant transition, Scott’s focus has been on following developments unfolding across the dynamic economic landscape. Over the past year, immediately following the 2020 pandemic-led recession, we have been in an environment of unprecedented growth and unprecedented policy stimulus. But that is now changing. The key is to remain invested, avoid emotional decisions and lean on the proven benefits of portfolio diversification and quality-focused investments.
Read MoreAndrew Boal, Partner, Actuarial Consulting, Deloitte
Retirement is a very heterogeneous experience. While our saving and investing systems are world class, there is scope to further improve the efficiency of how we draw down our savings in retirement. Due to the complexity involved, retirees need access to relevant guidance and advice to help them mitigate longevity and investment risks, to give them greater confidence. Technology has a big role to play here , as does the regulatory environment, which should encourage and facilitate change, rather than inhibiting it.
Read MoreSeptember 2021
Jason Hazell has been appointed General Manager, Defined Contribution Investments at State Super, effective 1 September 2021.
In this role Jason’s key responsibilities include oversight of the defined contributions portfolio, and working closely with fund managers, investment consultants and the custodian to ensure State Super meets its obligations to members.
GII congratulates Jason on his appointment and we wish him and the team at State Super all the best.
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