AXA IM in Australia appoints new Business Development Manager

AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has announced the appointment of Bevan Green as Business Development Manager in Australia for AXA IM Core.

Joining in May 2021, Mr Green brings more than 20 years’ experience in asset management distribution capability to the firm to support and strengthen AXA IM’s relationships with Australian wholesale investors.

Based in Sydney, Mr Green will report to Michelle Lacey, who is Head of Core Client Group, Australia at AXA IM.

Mr Green joins from Colonial First State Investments where he was a business development manager. Prior to that, Mr Green held business development roles with Zurich Investments, NAB Asset Management, Russell Investments and Nikko Asset Management Group.

Michelle Lacey said: “We are delighted to have Bevan join us. Bevan’s appointment demonstrates AXA IM’s commitment to Australian clients as we continue to provide more focus and proximity to our clients in response to their evolving needs. With responsible investment strategies being in high demand, Bevan’s deep industry knowledge and experience, together with AXA IM’s diverse ESG investment solutions, will help clients invest responsibly and achieve their investment goals.

“In this challenging environment, responsible investing has become even more central to our business priorities, with climate change representing our largest area of engagement in 2020. We are seeing growing momentum for more sustainable investments globally. This is evident as AXA IM noted an increase in total FUM to AUD$500 million for the Sustainable Equity Strategy in Australia. Globally, 89% of AXA IM Core’s assets under management are now fully ESG-integrated*.

“Furthermore, AXA IM’s assets under management amounted to AUD$1.364 trillion (€858 billion) globally^[1], up by AUD$90.6 billion (€57 billion) compared to 31 December 2019, reflecting net inflows and positive market effects.”

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[1] Source: AXA Investment Managers, as of 31 December 2020