Aberdeen Standard appoints Head of Retirement & Product Strategy

Global asset manager Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has appointed Jason Nyilas as its Australian head of retirement & product strategy.

Nyilas joins ASI from EY where he was most recently seconded to Malaysia to develop the retirement framework for the Employees' Provident Fund, which is the compulsory savings and retirement fund for private sector workers in the country, ASI said. Prior to this, he was a wealth management executive and partner at EY Australia.

Commenting on his appointment, Aberdeen Standard Investments Australia managing director, Brett Jollie, said: "Mr Nyilas' primary role will be to engage the market on retirement income needs and ultimately help provide retirement solutions for ASI clients. We are keen to talk with, and listen to local investors, government and regulators on how we can best meet Australia's growing demand for sustainable retirement solutions."

He added: "Jason's knowledge and enthusiasm, coupled with our group's United Kingdom pensions heritage, global investment capabilities and digital innovation, give us a unique suite of resources and insights to help tailor outcomes for industry, wholesale and individual retirement needs."