Research Affiliates' Partner relocates to Australia

Mike Aked
MICHAEL AKED
Research Affiliates - Partner & Director of Research for Australia
APPOINTMENT
RESEARCH AFFILIATES
Date: July 2018
Position: Partner & Director of Research for Australia

Research Affiliates has announced that Mike Aked, partner and director of research for Australia, has relocated from the firm's Newport Beach HQ to Melbourne, where he will support Research Affiliates' network of Australian partners and identify new growth opportunities.

Aked will also be involved with strategic initiatives and research around asset allocation, the firm said, as well as other research initiatives in support of the Australian market.

Commenting on the move, Katy Sherrerd, Research Affiliates' CEO, said: "[Mike] brings with him a deep understanding of markets-particularly on the implementation side-as well as our investment beliefs, research processes, core values, and company culture. Further, his experience working at both superannuation funds and global asset managers makes Mike an excellent representative of Research Affiliates as we strive to deepen our involvement with the Australian investment community."

Aked added: "Surveying the Australian investment landscape, it is truly a very exciting time to be in my home country. Opportunities to make a meaningful impact abound. I look forward to helping increase our presence and to making sure our research and insights are relevant and impactful to Australian investors."