Aus non-bank receives recognition in London
La Trobe Financial, a Blackstone Portfolio company, received two international recognitions in London for its growth.
It was recognised as “Best Non-Bank – Australia” and also awarded “Best Investment Management Company – Australia”.
It was awarded by International Finance Magazine who recognised fund managers which display excellence in the finance industry and organisations that deliver the highest standards of innovation and performance.
International Finance is a UK based organisation operated by UK’s International Finance Publications Ltd, which focused on emerging markets and the Asia Pacific region.
It was the third consecutive time they had received the “Best Non-Bank in Australia” award and the sixth consecutive time they had won the “Best Investment Management Company in Australia” award.
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