Franklin Templeton Investments has hired Matthew Hattersley as part of the group’s plans to build its advisory services team.
Appointed to the role of northern region key account manager, Sydney-based Mr Hattersley will have responsibility for national key accounts and dealer group relationships in NSW, the ACT and QLD.
Before joining Franklin Templeton, Mr Hattersley held roles with Invesco, Credit Suisse, Bridges Financial Services and BT Funds Management.
Mr Hattersley’s appointment represents Franklin Templeton’s sixth new hire this year as the group plans to build its advisory services team for the Australian retail and family office market.
“We continue to make significant progress in developing our business and have had great success in increasing our platform exposure, as well as our approved product list and model portfolio relationships, across many of Australia’s leading advice businesses,” Franklin Templeton advisory services director Jim McKay said.
“Our investment propositions in global fixed income and equity, as well as Australian equity offerings are generating strong interest from the market,” he said.
In October, Holly Old, formerly of BlackRock, was appointed to the role of business development manager within the retail advice distribution team.
“The advisory segment of the market is a key area of focus for Franklin Templeton’s strategy here in Australia,” Mr McKay said at the time.
“We are already seeing strong interest by dealer groups in our investment capabilities and I’m particularly pleased with the calibre of individuals we have been able to bring together as we continue to expand our service proposition for advisers,” he said.
