21 November 2016

BlackRock reshuffles management after distribution merger

Published by Financial Standard AU  – 21 November 2016

BlackRock Australia has merged its institutional and retail distribution teams and made senior hires from Vanguard, FIIG Securities, Rothschild and BT Financial Group.

Following the merger of the two teams, Jason Collins has taken on an expanded role as head of client business. BlackRock Australia head Dominik Rohe explained: “A foundation of risk and investment management positions BlackRock well to work with institutional clients and wealth practices alike, as they strive to meet regulatory guidelines, cope with a lower-return environment and help their clients achieve long term goals.”Jason has led a successful institutional business over the past three-and-a-half years, and his experience in the wealth sector positions him well to manage BlackRock’s distribution efforts, while building long-lasting and impactful partnerships with our Australian client base.”

 

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