Van Eyk reshuffles research
Long-term investment issues will form the focus of a new research forum established by investment consultant van Eyk.
The Strategic Research Unit, formed in response to client demand, will publish a series of discussion papers on issues of strategic client advice, including asset allocation, portfolio construction, alternative assets, emerging assets and implications of globalisation.
Its first paper, covering infrastructure investment, is due for completion today.
The decision to form the Unit was made as part of van Eyk’s conflict management policy, with the change meaning the asset consulting role is now kept arms-length from internal product management.
The Unit will comprise of senior members of van Eyk’s research, consulting and management teams.
Stephen van Eyk, managing director of van Eyk, said: “Our clients will be setting the priorities of the Strategic Research Unit.
“We want to make sure we are not being complacent about research. In particular, thought leadership is something you need to work hard at.”
The new Unit also heralds a staff change. Senior asset consultant Dr Peter Smith will step down from his role with the Blueprint Investment Committee, which is responsible for the company’s fund-of-fund product’s portfolio construction decisions.
“As asset consulting is now separated from internal product management, Peter will be able to focus on technical advice for our clients, as well as long-term strategic research,” said van Eyk director Mark Thomas.
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