Mr Bargholz commented: “Michael has a strong track record in building objective based funds across multiple organisations and we are pleased to have attracted someone of his calibre and expertise.”

Mr Blayney has over 20 years of investment management experience. He is currently Head of Investment Strategy at First State Super where he has been responsible for establishing and overseeing an active asset allocation process as well as leading the investment strategy team. Prior to this, he worked at Perpetual for five years where he was the Head of Diversified Strategies and Portfolio Manager.

BTIM portfolio managers Stuart Eliot and Alan Polley will retain responsibility for managing BTIM’s existing $7.3 billion in multi asset portfolios and report to Mr Blayney.

Mr Blayney said: “I am delighted to be joining such a highly regarded and successful investment management firm and I look forward to building on the Group’s existing strong capabilities in multi asset funds management.”

Mr Blayney will join BTIM on the 28th of August 2017.

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