Research people | CFSGAM

Aaron Minney, Head of Investment R&D

In his role as Head of Investment Research and Development, Aaron is responsible for the evaluation and strategic development of investment capability across the Colonial First State Global Asset Management business.

His focus is to ensure the maximum integrity of our offers and the best outcomes for our clients through continuous innovation and provision of research and advice into portfolio management issues.

Aaron joined Colonial First State Global Asset Management in October 2006. In his last role as head of Australian Fixed Interest at Macquarie Funds Management he was responsible for the performance of more than $5bn of Australian fixed income investments.

Aaron has over 15 years experience in asset management at Macquarie and IAG Asset Management where his responsibilities have included tactical asset allocation strategies, strategic benchmark setting, multi-sector portfolio management and economic analysis.

Rudi Minbatiwala, Senior Portfolio Manager, Australia Equities - Core

In his role as Senior Portfolio Manager, Structured Equities in the Australian Equities, Core team he is responsible for the management of the Enhanced Yield Fund and Equity Income Fund. This role involves analysis of structured equities such as equity derivative strategies and hybrid securities.

Rudi has been part of the Australian Equities, Core team since January 2000. During that time, his roles have included Portfolio Manager for the index Australian equities portfolios, Senior Quantitative Analyst for the Core active portfolios and Equity Analyst covering small companies and the diversified financials sector.

Rudi has completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Actuarial Studies) and a Bachelor of Applied Finance from Macquarie University. Rudi also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter in 2003.