The Responsible Investment Certification Symbol is the leading mark for distinguishing quality, responsible and ethical investment products.

This certification also applies to the Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund (Hedged) which is available to investors in Australia and distributed by Pinnacle Investment Management Limited.

The Fund is a concentrated portfolio of Firetrail’s best global equity ideas. The investment process employs fundamental analysis to identify the most attractive investment opportunities with sustainable characteristics.

Firetrail’s Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Patrick Hodgens, said “We see huge opportunities to deliver our clients superior investment returns by identifying companies that are future leaders in positive change. These are the companies that are the positive change leaders of tomorrow. We’re extremely proud that RIAA has certified the Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund”

“It’s testament to the work of the investment team who search the globe for the very best companies that meet Firetrail’s sustainable investment criteria. By taking a style agnostic approach, the team has the flexibility to invest in both Value and Growth opportunities, which is particularly important for global equity investors over a medium-term time horizon,” he said.

The Fund continues to receive strong interest from across the Australian and international investment spectrum, with both retail and institutional investors attracted by the high conviction, concentrated approach.

RIAA CEO Simon O’Connor said: “RIAA’s Responsible Investment Certification Program differentiates quality, true-to-label responsible investment products which meet the Responsible Investment Standard. We congratulate Firetrail Investments for meeting the high benchmark set for Certification for its Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund.”

RIAA is a member-based organisation advocating for responsible investing and a sustainable financial system.

It’s comprised of super funds, fund managers, banks, consultants, researchers, brokers and financial advisers, among others.

The Fund has received a “Recommended” rating from Zenith and “Investment Grade” from Lonsec.

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Doyle joins Patrick Hodgens, James Miller, and Justin Gray as a senior member of the investment team focused on investment research, portfolio decision making, and client engagement.

Doyle has extensive experience in global markets spanning almost two decades as a highly regarded Economist and Investment Strategist. Prior to his current role at Fidelity International, Doyle spent more than a decade covering global markets from the UK. He has a deep history with Firetrail having previously worked with Patrick Hodgens and the team at Macquarie Group as an Economist.

“I’m very excited to work with Patrick and the team again. Firetrail’s mission of delivering outstanding performance to clients is one that I have a strong affinity with.”

“Australians are increasingly declaring the importance of sustainability in how they select their investments. The Firetrail S3 Global Opportunities Fund provides investors with the opportunity to gain exposure to a concentrated portfolio of global companies that are focused on positive change. I believe that Firetrail’s high conviction investment approach can deliver outperformance while also meeting the sustainable investment criteria that is important to global investors today.” Doyle stated.

“We are thrilled to have Anthony join the Firetrail team. I’ve personally known Anthony for nearly two decades having previously worked with him at Macquarie. He is deeply passionate about investing, global markets, and adding value for clients. All attributes we look for in our people at Firetrail. I think he will be an outstanding addition to our global investment team and look forward to working with him on achieving our mission of generating outstanding performance for our investors” says Patrick Hodgens, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Firetrail.

Doyle is expected to join Firetrail in early 2022 following a period of leave from his previous employer. Prior to Firetrail, Doyle was a Cross Asset Investment Specialist at Fidelity International where he represented several investment strategies including the highly successful Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Fund.

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