Nikko AM appoints Credit Analyst

Nikko Asset Management Australia (Nikko AM) has appointed Linda Luo to the newly-created role of credit analyst within its fixed income team, effective 3 June 2019.

Luo will be based in Sydney and report to John Sorrell, head of credit, and Andre Severino, global head of fixed income. Her appointment brings the fixed income team in Australia to five permanent, full-time employees.

Managing director of Nikko AM Australia Sam Hallinan said: "Linda brings a strong foundation of experience in the financial services industry having previously worked for NAB as senior associate in the Global Institutional Banking team."

He added: "Linda will be working with John Sorrell and Leo Leslie in the local credit team, as well as supporting the global credit team across Tokyo, London and Singapore. Her primary focus will be on fundamental credit analysis on the Loan and Investment Grade Debt holdings across Nikko AM's portfolios."