World X ETFs (World X) is increasing its Australian crew with the appointment of Jessica Leung (pictured) as Portfolio Supervisor.

On this newly created function, Leung joins the five-strong Portfolio Administration crew and is chargeable for fund administration, product growth and can lead tasks to boost methods and processes.

Leung has 9 years’ expertise within the monetary providers trade the place she gained in depth trade data from her time as an Assistant Portfolio Supervisor specialising in responsibly and ethically invested funds at BetaShares in addition to roles in portfolio administration and funding danger administration at Macquarie Group.

World X Chief Govt Officer for Australia, Evan Metcalf says Leung is a invaluable addition to the crew.

“We’re thrilled to have Jessica on the World X crew and be part of our ongoing development story in Australia,” Metcalf mentioned.

“Jessica’s in-depth understanding of the native ETF and accountable investing landscapes might be instrumental in enhancing our portfolio administration capabilities and finally, our finish consumer providing.

“Increasing our crew with skilled employees who additionally contribute to our firm tradition is a precedence for us, notably as we have now already launched 5 ETFs this 12 months and have quite a few thrilling plans within the pipeline for 2023.”

Leung began with World X in late February and says it was a perfect time to affix a rising enterprise with a deal with constructing its product vary, market share and, importantly, its method to investor schooling.

“I’m captivated with ETFs as a result of they’ve the facility to carry actual world funding alternatives to many several types of buyers – notably to these the place conventional funding autos might not be accessible,” Leung mentioned.

“World X has a deal with analysis and investor schooling which is past the fundamentals, so paired with my love for selling monetary literacy I consider we will make a significant distinction to Australian buyers.”