Govt bond specialist appoints new associate | Australian Markets

Australian authorities bond investment specialist, Jaimeson Coote Bonds (JCB) has employed straight from the source, with the appointment of Vijay Murik as Associate Director and Portfolio Manager/Strategist.

The authorities division and company acquainted brings a wealth of expertise from the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), the Parliamentary Budget Office, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) and the Australian Treasury, in addition to some time within the industry as a Senior Fixed Income Trader at Vanguard.

Murik shall be answerable for spearheading JCB’s alpha technology methods throughout its native and international authorities bond portfolios, together with his sturdy educational and evaluation background additionally aiding with the firm’s macroeconomic and market analysis and modelling capabilities.

The investment supervisor stated Murik’s in depth authorities experience and skillset, given his PhD in Finance specialising in financial coverage pricing and credit and liquidity dangers, will “enhance [its] disciplined approach to duration management and security selection, [and reinforce] its ability to deliver resilient, risk-aware outcomes for clients”.

“This appointment reflects JCB’s commitment to enhancing its investment team to navigate heightened market volatility, shifting central bank policies, and the evolving needs of our investors,” JCB chief government, Paul Chin, stated.

“The strength of our portfolios lies in anticipating and adapting to market complexity. Vijay’s expertise deepens our intellectual capital and sharpens our focus on delivering strong portfolio outcomes in any environment.”

Murik’s appointment comes because the fixed income market continues to face fluctuating investor urge for food amid ongoing widespread international financial volatility.

“Fixed income markets are evolving faster than ever amid unprecedented volatility, shifting central bank policies, and structural shifts after decades of declining yields. Investors demand adaptive strategies that can navigate rising yields, liquidity challenges, and a complex global supply-demand landscape,” Murik stated of his own appointment.

“I’m thrilled to join JCB and contribute to their disciplined, research-driven approach, combining deep macroeconomic insight with active portfolio management to help clients confidently capture opportunities and manage risks across domestic and global government bond markets.”