Home topics news Credit: Blackwattle Investment Partners News News Top talent joins new Aussie funds manager Yajush Gupta May 22, 2023 Blackwattle Investment Partners, a new market entrant, has commenced operations and plans to launch its first four investment portfolios in July 2023. With an initial seed capital of up to $60 million secured for six years, Blackwattle Investment Partners aims to provide investors with diverse options by offering the distribution of four investment portfolios right from the beginning. The diversified fund’s manager is equipped with a strong foundation and governance structure. A five-person board ensures effective decision-making, while third-party governance, led by independent chair-headed ESG and Investment Councils, adds a layer of expertise and oversight. The team has assembled a team of highly respected portfolio managers to lead their various funds, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Leading the Long Short 130/30 Quality and Large Cap Quality Funds are Ray David and Joe Koh, who collectively possess over 40 years of investment experience. They have recently held positions at Schroders Australia, where they played a key role in managing a portfolio of over $12 billion using similar strategies. Tim Riordan and Michael Teran are heading the Mid Cap Quality Fund, who previously managed a similar fund of $2.2 billion at Aware Super, Australia’s 5th largest super fund. Tim, in particular, brings notable expertise as the former Head of Direct Equities at Aware, overseeing a team of 11 and managing assets exceeding $3.5 billion. Managing the