Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees appoint new investment manager
MyState Limited has appointed Jukka Viljanmaa to its trustee and wealth management arm, Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees (TPT), as senior manager, investment.
Based in Sydney, he would be responsible for all managed investment schemes within TPT and play an integral role in the expansion of TPT’s asset management business.
Viljanmaa brought over 30 years of experience in the fixed income and mortgage space, notably he had worked for 20 years at Antares Capital as a fixed income portfolio manager.
He was responsible for the investment strategy and trading in liquid portfolio, as well as primary market research and secondary market trading of Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS).
Craig Mowll, MyState Limited general manager of wealth management, said TPT had a rich 132-year history in building the wealth of Australians by protecting their assets and legacy.
“With over a 40-year performance track record in mortgage funds, TPT is now starting to evolve their managed investment schemes as well as investing in greater digital access for their investors,” Mowll said.
“Jukka’s has an enviable portfolio manager track record in the income space and we are proud to welcome him to our investment team at this significant yet exciting point in the business’ future.”
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Chris Dastoor
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