Australian Ethical snaps up Ethical Partners | Australian Markets

Australian Ethical has named a new head of equities, appointing veteran wealth supervisor Nathan Parkin to the position.

In addition to heading the firm’s equities group, Parkin will even be tasked with supporting the development of its world and native equities methods, product offering, and enlargement of distribution exercise.

He was a co-founder and served as investment director of Ethical Partners Funds Management, which shuttered in late 2024 after six years in operation.

Parkin was beforehand deputy head of equities at Perpetual Investments, a position he held for 2 years, the place he managed up to $6.5 billion in Australian equities portfolios.

Boasting more than 30 years in Australian financial markets, Parkin has additionally served stints at 452 Capital and the ASX.

Australian Ethical chief investment officer Ludovic Theau stated Parkin’s appointment represented a “milestone” in its five-year strategy to level-up its investment functionality.

“Nathan brings a depth of information and experience in accountable investment management, and his appointment builds on the distinctive expertise we have already got.

“He will play a critical role in continuing to deliver on our conviction that ethical investment delivers strong long-term performance.”

Parkin for his half stated he was excited to affix the ethically aligned investment firm whose philosophy “aligns with my belief that capital markets have a critical role in encouraging corporates to further their net zero ambitions”.

This appointment follows Australian Ethical’s acquisition of sustainable fixed Income supervisor Altius Asset Management and its group of seven, and the appointment of Adam Roberts to the position of Head of Private Markets in mid-2024.

Parkin commences with Aus Ethical on 13 June.