Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) global fixed interest (GFI) has appointed two senior portfolio managers to its team following the recent launch of the QIC GFI Alpha Fund to Asian and European clients.
Andrew Ticehurst has been appointed to the position of senior portfolio manager, GFI macro, while Max Bulloch has accepted the role of senior portfolio manager, investment grade credit.
In his new role, Ticehurst will undertake global macro research and analysis across G10 markets and provide strategic advice on the construction of macro strategies for client portfolios.
Ticehurst has previously held senior positions with the National Australia Bank, Suncorp, AMP Hendersons, Macquarie Bank and Merrill Lynch.
Bulloch was formally a partner with Cheyne Capital Management in London, where he was directly responsible for the management of more than US$1 billion.
QIC currently has $65 billion under management for its Australian and overseas clients.
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