Morningstar Australasia (Morningstar) has hired two people to its local funds research team as the firm looks to expand its research capabilities.
"Given the increasing demand for our independent funds research, we've strengthened our team to help us meet client demand and drive a number of new initiatives including research on exchange-traded funds and industry superannuation funds," Morningstar co-head of fund research Tim Murphy said.
The firm has hired Julian Robertson as a senior research analyst and Tom Whitelaw as a research analyst.
Robertson recently worked for a UK-based asset management firm that focused on emerging markets.
In his job with Morningstar, Robertson will focus on research analysis and help Murphy with clients in financial planning dealer groups.
Whitelaw joins Morningstar from the firm's London office. He joined the company in 2007 and will continue to work in managed funds research.
Morningstar has secured a number of clients this year including Millennium3 and Matrix Planning Solutions.
Last month the firm bought equity research firm Aegis for an undisclosed amount.
