Ben Arnold joins JPMAM as Equity Investment Specialist based in Sydney. Ben brings deep global equities and client-facing experience, most recently at Schroders where he served as Investment Director, Global Equities and held senior responsibilities across Australia and New Zealand distribution and client engagement.

Charlie Wapshott joins as Regional Sales Manager based in Melbourne, working closely with the client adviser team to support wholesale distribution across the southern region. Charlie was most recently Head of Distribution & Investment Specialist at Claremont Global, where he led distribution activity nationally as well as prior roles at Evans & Partners and Australian Unity.

These appointments are in addition to Milos Djuranovic, who joined the firm as a Sydney-based Client Adviser earlier in the year. Milos brings seven years’ experience in funds distribution and adviser engagement across fixed income, equities and alternatives, most recently managing a panel of more than 300 adviser clients across NSW at Fidante.

“Building a top-notch local team is central to how we serve clients in Australia over the long term,” said Andrew Creber, CEO of JPMAM Australia & New Zealand. “Ben, Charlie and Milos each bring strong experience partnering with investment teams and clients, and their appointments reflect our continued investment in people and capability to support advisers and investors.”

“Our clients value clarity, access and consistent support,” said Mark Carlile, Head of Wholesale, Australia and New Zealand. “These appointments are a result of the significant growth we have seen in our business. The expanded team means greater coverage and engagement with advisers and ultimately delivering tailored investment solutions that meet their needs.”

Globally, JPMAM has seen significant growth in its assets under management, currently USD 4.6 trillion as of June 30, 2026.

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