New GM for Challenger boutique partnerships
Challenger funds management business has appointed Cathy Hales as its new general manager, boutique partnerships.
Hales joins Challenger from RREEF in New York, where she was chief operating officer, client relations. Prior roles include stints at Deutsche Asset Management, Colonial First State and BT Financial Group.
Challenger provides distribution and marketing, administration and compliance support to 10 boutique managers across a range of asset classes including inflation-linked bonds, global credit investment, and local and international equities.
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