As a testament to Perpetual Asset Management's unwavering commitment to delivering excellence, the investment team is often recognised by the Australian investment industry's most respected research houses and publishers.
Here, you'll find updates on our latest nominations, awards and benchmarks, which highlight the dedication of Perpetual's asset management team.
2025 Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards (ILA)
This year, the team was nominated across five categories at the ILA and won in two:
- Fixed income, aggregate bonds – Perpetual Active Fixed Interest Fund (winner)
- Fixed income, credit/absolute returns – Perpetual Wholesale Credit Income Fund + Perpetual Diversified Income Fund (winner)
- Australian equities, high active risk – Perpetual ESG Australian Share Fund
- Australian equities, small cap – Perpetual Wholesale Smaller Companies Fund
- Australian equities, ESG – Perpetual ESG Australian Share Fund
The awards span 22 categories across seven major asset classes, identifying and awarding the organisations that have proven to be best in class and which consistently add value to investors.
2025 Money Management Fund Manager of the Year Awards
The team was nominated across various categories at the prestigious Fund Manager of the Year Awards, winning in one:
- Diversified Fixed Income – Perpetual Diversified Income Fund (winner)
- Australian Lare Cap Equity – Perpetual Industrial Share Fund
- Responsible Investment – Perpetual ESG Australian Share Active ETF (ASX: GIVE)
- Australian Fixed Income – Perpetual Dynamic Fixed Income Fund
- Fund Manager of the Year (overall)
Money Management draws from the practical, actionable insights of Lonsec Research & Ratings to help recognise the industry’s top fund managers – from the rising stars and leaders of tomorrow to the most senior professionals, boutique funds and heavyweights.
2025 Morningstar Australia Awards
This year, the team was nominated in three categories:
- Fund Manager of the Year (Overall)
- Fund Manager of the Year (Fixed Interest) – Perpetual Diversified Income
- Fund Manager of the Year (Sustainable Investing) – Perpetual ESG Credit Income
Now in its 25th year, the awards recognise and celebrate the best of the Australian fund management profession and are selected by Morningstar’s Manager Research analysts.
2024 Money Management/Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year Awards
Perpetual Asset Management was a finalist in five categories, including Fund Manager of the Year:
- Fund Manager of the Year – Perpetual Asset Management
- Australian Large Cap Equity Fund of the Year – Perpetual SHARE-PLUS Long-Short Fund
- Australian Small Cap Equity Fund of the Year – Perpetual Smaller Companies Fund
- Australian Fixed Income Fund of the Year – Perpetual Diversified Income Fund
- Multi-Asset Fund of the Year – Perpetual Balanced Growth Fund
The awards program covers the industry’s top performers, including senior professionals, top fund managers, boutique funds, new entrants, as well as the rising stars and leaders of tomorrow.
2024 Zenith Fund Awards
Perpetual was recognised in three categories, winning one:
- Multi-Asset – Real Return (winner)
- Sustainable and Responsible Investments – Growth
- Fund Manager of the Year
Held annually, the Zenith Fund Awards aims to recognise the best in funds management across 24 categories and help raise the standard of funds management for the benefit of investors.
2024 Australian Alternative Investment Awards
The team was recognised in two categories, winning one:
- Best Market Neutral Fund – Perpetual Pure Equity Alpha Fund (winner)
- Best Alternative Fixed Income & Credit Fund – Perpetual Pure Credit Alpha Fund
The annual awards, held in conjunction with the Hedge Funds Rock charity night, presents an opportunity for alternative managers to celebrate their wins and give back to the community through the Alternative Future Foundation’s (AFF) charity partners. Finalists and winners are decided based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors agreed by a panel of judges.
2023 Zenith Fund Awards
Perpetual was nominated for and won in several categories at the Zenith Fund Awards, including:
- Fund Manager of the Year (winner)
- Australian equities – alternative strategies (winner)
- Multi asset – real return (winner)
- Alternative strategies
- Global and diversified fixed interest
The Zenith awards take into account factors such as organisational and investment team strength, investment philosophy, portfolio construction, risk management and fees.
“There’s no short-termism determining any award – the winning fund managers have to demonstrate they have what it takes to deliver for investors over the long term,” Zenith says.
2022 Lonsec Fund of the Year Awards
The team was nominated for and won in two categories, including the top gong:
- Lonsec Fund Manager of the Year (winner)
- Lonsec Multi-Asset Fund of the Year (winner)
Having run for more than two decades, the Lonsec Fund of the Year Awards recognise the best-performing managed funds and superannuation products.