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Russell Investments has responded to increased focus from its institutional clients on after-tax returns by appointing a specialist in that field.
Raewyn Williams has joined Russell as director of after-tax investment strategies, having recently held a similar role with big super fund QIC.
Williams will work with the group’s clients to create and implement new after-tax investment strategies in an effort to improve these returns.
Russell consulting and advisory services director Greg Liddell said after-tax investment returns would “become an increasingly important factor in a post-Cooper Review world”.
“Clients have become increasingly aware of the importance of total return management and the effect taxes and fees can have on member returns,” Liddell said.
Russell’s investment consulting clients include superannuation funds, charitable institutions, insurance companies and family offices. Williams will be based in Sydney and will step into the role on February 2.
The group also announced it had appointed Chris Inman as a senior analyst, with Inman making the move from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.
