Lonsec last night announced the winners of the annual Lonsec Awards, which recognise the major innovators and industry leaders who are shaping the future of Australia’s wealth creation sector.
Altius Asset Management was awarded the Lonsec Innovation Awards for its Altius Sustainable Bond Fund, and Fidelity International took home the Lonsec Rising Star Award for its Fidelity Australian Opportunities Fund. Magellan Asset Management was presented with the Lonsec Icon Award.
The winners were announced at a gala dinner at Sydney’s Four Points hotel on 18 October, following the SuperRatings and Lonsec Day of Confrontation conference.
“The purpose of the Lonsec Awards is to recognise those funds that are shaping the future of the industry,” said Matt Olsen, CEO of Lonsec Research. “Along with the prestigious Lonsec Icon Award, we seek to recognise future industry leaders and funds that are driving innovation to deliver value to investors.”
This year’s winners and nominees show that even within established firms there is room for new thinking and innovation. Each of the winners stood out among their peers in demonstrating real passion, leadership, or a unique approach to investing.
“Altius combines an empowered sustainability policy with solid macro research methodology, implemented by a highly experienced team,” said Olsen. “Fidelity’s Australian Opportunities Fund is building a solid track record, and we have developed a high level of conviction in their team and their strategy. Magellan Asset Management is a manager that has continually impressed with their market leadership, the quality and depth of their investment insight, their client service and the proven success of their investment strategies.”
Lonsec Awards 2016 Category Winners
Lonsec Innovation Award
Altius Asset Management — Altius Sustainable Bond Fund
Lonsec Rising Star Award
Fidelity International — Fidelity Australian Opportunities Fund
Lonsec Icon Award
Magellan Asset Management
