Aura appoints Director, Head of Distribution

Aura Group (Aura) has announced the appointment of Chris Faddy as director, head of distribution, effective immediately.

In this role newly-created role, Faddy is responsible for growing the Aura wealth and funds management businesses.

Faddy has over 25 years' experience in financial services, having been employed in accounting, distribution and marketing functions for some of the largest Australian and global investment institutions.

His most recent role involved him establishing a boutique asset management firm focusing on Australia and Asia, sourcing seed and working capital along with leading the sales and marketing function. Prior to that he spent almost seven years in Asia, initially as head of distribution for Spectrum, the managed accounts business of BNY Mellon, based in Singapore. He was also head of distribution for Credit Suisse Asset Management Asia and Barclays Capital Fund Solutions, covering institutional and intermediary clients across Asia and Australia.

Commenting on his appointment at Aura, Faddy said: "I am looking forward to being part of this rapidly growing business and the opportunity to deliver unique products to meet their needs."