Trifecta of Awards for La Trobe Financial

In London overnight, International Finance Magazine has named La Trobe Financial Best Investment Management Company in Australia for the third consecutive year. This award recognises managers which display the highest standards in innovation, performance and social responsibility.

La Trobe Financial’s President and CEO, Greg O’Neill said "it is very pleasing to be recognised as Australia’s Best Investment Management Company. For over 60 years, we have made it our purpose to assist Australians achieve financial independence. In times of volatility investors are looking for capital stable returns and this is our core attribute. "

Chris Andrews, Chief Investment Officer, commented that "this award again acknowledges the efforts of our experienced team. We have evolved industrial strength processes to assess and manage our assets in a manner so as to provide a successful and repeatable return profile for investors."

Earlier this year, in Hong Kong, La Trobe Financial was also recognised at the International Alternative Investment Review Awards (IAIR) as Asset Manager of the Year – Mortgage Funds Asia Pacific. These Awards recognise some of the world’s best wealth management, brokerage and asset management operations globally. Winners were chosen from a shortlist selected by over 50,000 investors globally and then reviewed by a judging panel.

The La Trobe Financial retail Credit Fund was established in July 1999 to offer investments with the objective to protect investors’ capital, whilst producing regular, reliable income. The La Trobe Financial Credit Fund’s $1.1 billion performance record in times of low interest rates continues to attract attention across the market. Its flagship 12 month investment term option continues to outperform peers and Money magazine has judged it the Best Mortgage Fund in Australia for the past seven years. The Credit Fund’s Peer-to-Peer investment offering is Australia’s largest and most robust.

La Trobe Financial will make further announcements shortly.