Assirt names Parrish as new research manager
In line withAssirtshifting its focus from a pure ratings based research group to offering diversified research consultancy services, formerNSP Buckinvestment consultant general manager John Parrish has joined the group as research manager.
Assirt chief executive Krystyna Weston says in the past 12 months the group has found itself breaking out of its ratings focused mould and moving further towards providing a broad range of research and quantitative consulting services.
Weston says this new business path has seen Assirt successfully winning a number of new consulting clients and introducing sector reports and other specialist reports such as the Boutique Manager Report.
She says with Parrish’s arrival, Assirt will strengthen its capabilities in a number of areas the research house has been busy growing.
In his role with Assirt, Parrish will be responsible for the management and delivery of investment research, including the Assirt Rating process and portfolio construction services within Assirt.
Commenting on his new position, Parrish says he is looking forward to being a part of team that is building new products and services for clients.
Prior to his move to Assirt, Parrish has held a number of senior positions in the financial services industry, including heading up the investment management team at National Australia Bank, managing James Capel Stock broking in Melbourne, and working as a senior asset consultant with Mercer.
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