Capital Fund Management boosts Australian team

Global alternative beta manager Capital Fund Management (CFM) has announced the appointment of Craig Stanford to the newly-created role of director, investor relations for Australia.

Stanford, who will be based in Sydney and report to Steve Shepherd, head of Asia-Pacific at CFM, has over 20 years' experience in investment management, most recently as head of alternative investments at Morningstar.

Commenting on his appointment, Shepherd said: "The investor relations role is crucial for CFM as it continues to expand its presence in Australia. We were looking for someone with strong relationships and a solid understanding of the local institutional and retail markets, who could also understand and communicate what can come across as very high level, scientific topics."

He added: "Fortunately, we have found the perfect fit in Craig, with his in-depth understanding of alternative strategies and their benefits. Just as importantly, Craig is able to translate our sometimes highly complex approach into tangible themes, and has a great deal of experience with institutional investors in Australia, the UK and South Africa."