IFM Investors appoints chief economist
Industry funds-backed investment group, IFM Investors has appointed former Bank of America Merrill Lynch chief economist, Alex Joiner, to the newly created position of chief economist within the firm.
Confirming the move this week, IFM Investors chief executive, Brett Himbury said Joiner brought 11 years' experience across Australian, New Zealand and Asian economies with a focus on finacnail markets, risk, investment and quantitative research to the role.
He said the new role would allow Joiner to provide leadership in formulating views on macro and micro economic inputs, for both existing and new investments.
"Alex is a formidable macro-economist, and his breadth of experience means he will be a key member of the IFM Investment Committee," Himbury said.
"He will be instrumental in working with our investment teams and assisting with investment decisions across all asset classes."
Joiner will report to chief commercial officer, Joshua Lim, and commence in July, 2016.
Recommended for you
Trustee and fund administration platform MSC Group has promoted Shelley Brown as its chief operations officer, having successfully completed the integration of the Certane Corporate Trust business.
Australian Unity’s group managing director and chief executive has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year after two decades leading the company.
TAL has appointed a senior manager for investment strategy and portfolio management who joins from a lead role at AIA.
Global wealth management platform FNZ has appointed a new group head of APAC, while boutique investment manager TWC Invest welcomes a chief technology officer.
