In a move to encourage the next generation of fund managers, the London Business School and Paul Taylor, Head of Australian Equities at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, have established the Taylor Family Scholarship.
The Taylor Family Scholarship is designed to attract and support outstanding Australian, New Zealand and South African residents or Australian nationals who seek to further their business qualifications, understanding and abilities through a Masters in Finance at this prestigious institution in London, England.
“I wanted to give back to the industry,” said Mr Taylor, who also manages the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund.
“I found my studies at London Business School provided me with a good foundation for a successful career in investment management. I learnt from some of the best academics in the industry and also built some life-long friendships with my classmates from all over the world.”
Paul joined Fidelity in London in 1997 as an Investment Analyst after graduating from the London Business School with a Master of Finance and Bachelors of Commerce and Business from the University of Queensland. Today, the fund Mr Taylor manages – The Fidelity Australian Equities Fund – is rated one of the top Australian equities funds by rating agencies.
The Masters in Finance at the London Business School was recently rated the top course of its kind by the Financial Times newspaper for the second year in a row.
Peter Johnson, Senior Admissions Manager, Masters in Finance, London Business School, said “we thank Paul for his generous contribution to London Business School and his support of up-and-coming Australian finance professionals, who are set to learn from world-class academics and practitioners, and share their experiences with a truly global peer group.
“We’re delighted that Paul has gained so much from his time at London Business School and are grateful for his ongoing support.”
The scholarship will be available from the 2013-14 academic year and be awarded annually, providing the winner with a 20,000 GBP sterling scholarship. The recipient will be determined by the school on broad-based criteria including academic excellence, leadership qualities and contributions to the community.
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