Alphinity appoints Client Portfolio Manager

Australian and global equities boutique fund manager, Alphinity Investment Management, has appointed Andrew Grimes to the newly-created role of client portfolio manager, effective February 2018.

According to the firm, Grimes' role has been created in response to "growing interest from institutional and retail clients."

Grimes has more than 20 years' experience in Australian and global financial markets and joins from Winton Capital where he has spent the last four years as director and head of Winton Capital Australia. Prior to this, he spent five years at Platinum Asset Management as an institutional investment specialist.

Commenting on his appointment, lead portfolio manager at Alphinity, Johan Carlberg, said: "We are very pleased to have recruited a Client Portfolio Manager with Andy's experience and record of success to help us service our growing client base. With Andy's support and a continuation of the strong consistent returns we have become known for, we look forward to deepening our relationships and meeting the requirements of our clients going forward."

Alphinity Investment Management is owned by its staff in conjunction with Fidante Partners, the boutique management business of Challenger.