Michael Bowen joins IML to strengthen national advice networks and stockbroking channels

Michael Bowen

Investors Mutual Limited (IML) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Bowen as Relationship Manager, Strategic Groups. Michael has assumed responsibility for IML strategic relationships with national advice groups and stockbrokers.

Established in 1998, quality and value manager IML is an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, one of the world’s largest asset managers with approximately US$1.4 trillion in AUM (as at June 30, 2021). IML offers a range of funds across large, mid and small caps, equity income and absolute return, as well as managing listed investment company QV Equities.

In addition to its own Australian equity funds, IML has partnered with fellow affiliate Loomis Sayles to launch the Loomis Sayles Global Equity Fund and more recently, the Loomis Sayles Global Equity Fund (Quoted Managed Fund, ASX:LSGE) active ETF. ”

It’s great to add someone of Michael’s calibre to our team,” said Wayne McGauley, Head of Retail at IML. ”As we continue to bring Natixis affiliate managers, such as Loomis Sayles, to expand our offering to the Australian investment advice market, Michael’s previous experience with private wealth networks, brokers, and national dealer groups, is an important inclusion.”

Michael, who joined IML this month, said “It’s an exciting time to be joining to contribute to the firm’s growth plans. I look forward to servicing IML’s key accounts with the suite of Australian equity fund offerings, as well as introducing Loomis Sayles and other affiliates to the various markets around the country.”

Michael joins IML from global wealth manager PineBridge Investments, where he was Vice President, Wholesale and Private Wealth, responsible for initiating relationships with asset consultants, brokers and private wealth networks across Australia and New Zealand.