Lonsec Research and Ratings to partner with Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2025
Lonsec Research and Ratings has been announced as research partner for the annual Fund Manager of the Year Awards.
Run in partnership with research partner Lonsec Research & Ratings, the Fund Manager of the Year Awards is an independent and whole-of-market awards program to celebrate excellence in the funds management industry.
Now in its 37th year, the premier awards program recognises those who have made significant contributions to advancing the industry, celebrating professionals at all stages of their careers, from rising stars to senior leaders.
Speaking on the partnership, Lorraine Robinson, CEO of Lonsec Research and Ratings, said: “This is the third year running that we have partnered with Momentum Media to present the Fund Manager of the Year Awards – and we are thrilled to continue our involvement with the awards.
“What has kept us coming back is our shared commitment to helping fund managers and advisers navigate a changing financial services landscape so that they can make better financial decisions.
“The Fund Manager of the Year Awards are a real celebration of the very best of the funds management industry. By recognising the very best innovations and products and services available, we do improve the investment outcomes of Australians.
“As the research partner for these awards, we will apply the same rigorous approach we take to researching and rating funds to evaluating the nominees and choosing winners in each of the group award categories.”
“At Lonsec Research and Ratings, we take the responsibility of researching and rating products very seriously and so it will be an honour to again judge these awards,” she emphasised.
Lonsec will determine the group finalists, with over 21 group categories and three individual categories on offer.
Some of the group categories include Global Equity Fund of the Year, Multi-Asset Fund of the Year, Private Markets Fund of The Year, Diversified Fixed Income Fund of The Year, and Fund of the Year.
Eligible professionals and fund managers are encouraged to submit for the individual categories, including BDM of the Year, Marketer of the Year, and Rising Star of the Year.
The highly anticipated awards program will be held on Thursday, 26 June 2025, at the Shangri-La, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
The awards program, in conjunction with event stakeholders Money Management, Momentum Media and Lonsec, has developed a robust awards methodology to form the backbone for assessing and benchmarking Australia’s leading fund management professionals and sets the standard for the top fund managers and professionals in the Australian marketplace.
All professionals that meet the eligibility criteria from across Australia’s finance industry are encouraged to participate in the awards program.
Submit an entry or nominate a worthy colleague by Thursday, 3 April 2025, for a chance at national recognition.
The program will culminate in a black-tie gala awards ceremony on Thursday, 26 June 2025, at the Shangri-La, Sydney. Click here to buy tickets.
For more information about the awards program, click here.
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