Boutique Australian equities manager Prime Value Asset Management has appointed Shih Thin Wong as a portfolio manager.
"We now can boast a formidable team of three experienced senior portfolio managers who have each individually performed the role of CIO," said Quek.
"There will always be a demand for managers who can prove their value as stockpickers."
ASIC has warned that practices across the $200 billion private credit market are inconsistent and, in some cases, require serious improvement.
A surge in electricity prices has driven the monthly Consumer Price Index to its highest level in a year, exceeding forecasts.
Infrastructure well-positioned to hedge against global uncertainty, says investment chief.
The fund manager remains positive on the outlook for gold and believes ongoing market volatility will provide opportunities to acquire small-cap stocks in promising sectors.