Matthew Sherwood

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Adam has over 12 years’ experience in the financial markets. Having graduated with an International Business degree in 1997, Adam joined Bankers Trust, working in the funds management and margin lending business. In 2000, Adam moved to London and joined the Bank of New York for the next two years, where he worked on the fixed income desk and serviced a range of institutional clients across mainland Europe.

Upon returning to Australia, Adam was hired by CPG Advisory, a specialised Asset Consultancy based in Sydney. He worked there for nearly five years, providing advice and assistance in managing the investment portfolios of some of the firm's largest wholesale clients. In August 2008, Adam was recruited as Senior Portfolio Specialist at Perpetual in the Income and Multi Sector business where he represents Perpetual's capabilities across multi sector, fixed income and alternatives investment strategies.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Vivek has been Portfolio Manager/Credit Analyst since joining Perpetual Investments in August 2004 and is responsible for credit analysis, portfolio construction and trading.

Vivek has over 15 years industry experience and prior to joining Perpetual worked for eight years at Macquarie Bank as an Analyst, Compliance Manager, Assistant Portfolio Manager (Fixed Interest & Currency) and Credit Analyst. Prior to that he spent four years as an accountant/auditor at Coopers & Lybrand (PwC).

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Jon joined Perpetual in October 1999.  He has over 15 years experience in the financial services industry and is currently responsible for the Fixed Income business at Perpetual.  Previous to this role Jon held a number of positions in both Adviser Distribution and Institutional Sales and Service within Perpetual.  Before this, he spent three years with Count Financial Group.  Jon has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of New South Wales and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Michael is Portfolio Manager for Perpetual's diversified funds, including the Balanced Growth Fund, Conservative Growth Fund, Diversified Growth Fund and Split Growth Fund.

Michael joined Perpetual in October 2008. Prior to joining Perpetual he worked for seven years at Watson Wyatt as an investment consultant providing investment strategy advice to some of Australia's largest institutional investors.

Michael is a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia and has a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Law from the University of Queensland.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Jon joined Perpetual in October 1999.  He has over 15 years experience in the financial services industry and is currently responsible for the Fixed Income business at Perpetual.  Previous to this role Jon held a number of positions in both Adviser Distribution and Institutional Sales and Service within Perpetual.  Before this, he spent three years with Count Financial Group.  Jon has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of New South Wales and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from the Securities Institute of Australia.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Charlie is Deputy Head of Equities and Portfolio Manager for 70% of the Industrial Share strategy and 100% of the Australian Sustainability strategy. He also analyses a small number of stocks in the healthcare and gaming sectors.

Charlie joined Perpetual Investments in May 1999 as an Analyst covering a broad range of sectors, and assumed portfolio management responsibilities from 2002.

Charlie began his career as a Graduate Trainee at Schroder Investment Management in London. After five years he relocated to Australia and joined Platinum Asset Management as an Analyst focusing on global telecommunication companies.

Charlie studied modern history at New College, Oxford and has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours). He is also an Associate of the Society of Investment Professional (part of the CFA).

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Vivek has been Portfolio Manager/Credit Analyst since joining Perpetual Investments in August 2004 and is responsible for credit analysis, portfolio construction and trading.

Vivek has over 15 years industry experience and prior to joining Perpetual worked for eight years at Macquarie Bank as an Analyst, Compliance Manager, Assistant Portfolio Manager (Fixed Interest & Currency) and Credit Analyst. Prior to that he spent four years as an accountant/auditor at Coopers & Lybrand (PwC).

Jorden joined Perpetual in April 2005 and is responsible for managing the Retail Advised strategy within Perpetual's distribution Group. Within Perpetual, Jorden has held a number of National Account Management and Business development roles. Before joining Perpetual, Jorden worked at Macquarie Bank and Rothschild Australia Asset Management in Business Development roles. Jorden holds a Bachelor of Business Studies from Charles Sturt University.

Vince is the Portfolio Manager for 30% of the Industrial Share strategy and Senior Analyst covering mainly large cap industrial companies, in particular banks, property trusts and telecommunications.

He joined Perpetual in July 2007 as an Analyst and since that time has covered the chemicals, diversified financials, banking, telecommunications, building materials and REITS sectors.

Prior to joining Perpetual, Vince was a senior portfolio manager / analyst in the large cap Australian equities team at Deutsche Asset Management and led the top 100 equities team. In addition, he had stock research responsibilities across a large number of sectors. He also worked in corporate finance and foreign currency for Monte Paschi Australia Limited.

Vince has a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Economics and Finance.

Jack is the Portfolio Manager of the Smaller Companies strategy and an Analyst covering small cap companies across a range of sectors.

Jack joined Perpetual in November 2001 as an Investment Administrator and Equity Dealer. After four years, he moved into an Analyst role focusing on small cap industrial companies. Jack took on portfolio management responsibilities in June 2010.

Prior to joining Perpetual, Jack gained two years industry experience working in London as an Equities Dealer and Investment Administrator at both Salomon Smith Barney and Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Jack has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Michael has been Head of Credit since joining Perpetual in August 2004. He is responsible for the ongoing strategic review and development of process, reviewing the weekly credit process and reviewing the analysis of all new credit securities.

Michael has over 24 years industry experience and prior to joining Perpetual worked as the first Head of Credit at Macquarie Funds Management, spending six years developing its credit investment processes and building the business from inception to over $7 billion in funds under management. Prior to this, he spent seven years as Divisional Director in Corporate Banking and four years as second in charge to the Head of Macquarie Bank Credit. Earlier, he had spent five years as a Credit Analyst with Westpac Corporate Banking.

Vivek has been Portfolio Manager/Credit Analyst since joining Perpetual Investments in August 2004 and is responsible for credit analysis, portfolio construction and trading.

Vivek has over 15 years industry experience and prior to joining Perpetual worked for eight years at Macquarie Bank as an Analyst, Compliance Manager, Assistant Portfolio Manager (Fixed Interest & Currency) and Credit Analyst. Prior to that he spent four years as an accountant/auditor at Coopers & Lybrand (PwC).

Matt is Head of Equities and responsible for the strategic direction of the equities business and oversight of all investment strategies. He also provides support and mentoring to the analysts and portfolio managers in the team. Matt is the Portfolio Manager for the Australian Share strategy, the Pure Value Share strategy and the Global Resources strategy. In the past he has managed the Smaller Companies strategy and 50% of the Industrial Shares strategy.

Matt joined Perpetual Investments in August 1993 as an Equities Dealer, before becoming an Analyst in 1997 and Portfolio Manager in 1998.

Prior to joining Perpetual, he worked as a Board Broker on the Australian Option Market and as a Cash/Bills Dealer at Lumley Corporation.

Matt has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of New England.

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Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Matthew is Perpetual Investment’s Head of Investment Markets Research. In his role, Matthew conducts research on and acts as an external voice on the Australian and global economies, financial markets and portfolio strategies.

Matthew has extensive financial industry experience as an economist, investment strategist and central banker. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2005, he worked as an Investment Research Manager at ING Investment Management and before that he was a Senior Economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia, where he gained significant experience in monetary policy formulation. Matthew has a Bachelor of Business from the University of Newcastle and a Masters Degree in Economics (Finance and Econometrics) from the University of Sydney.

Paul is the Portfolio Manager for the SHARE-PLUS Long-Short strategy, the Pure Equity Alpha strategy and the Concentrated Equity strategy.

Paul rejoined Perpetual Investments in February 2010 as a Portfolio Manager, having previously spent seven years with Perpetual. He began his career with Perpetual in 1994 in a back office role, moving into a dealing role after three years, working his way up to the Head Dealer role.

Between stints at Perpetual, Paul spent seven years working at CPH/Ellerston Capital, where he had portfolio management responsibilities for an Australian long/short strategy for the first four years and a global long/short strategy for the last three years.

Paul has a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Jack is the Portfolio Manager of the Smaller Companies strategy and an Analyst covering small cap companies across a range of sectors.

Jack joined Perpetual in November 2001 as an Investment Administrator and Equity Dealer. After four years, he moved into an Analyst role focusing on small cap industrial companies. Jack took on portfolio management responsibilities in June 2010.

Prior to joining Perpetual, Jack gained two years industry experience working in London as an Equities Dealer and Investment Administrator at both Salomon Smith Barney and Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Jack has a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney.