T. Rowe Price has expanded its Australian team with the appointment of a new client and consultant relations manager.
Jack Kewalram will be responsible for managing relationships with local research houses, select asset consultants and clients across both institutional and third party distribution sectors.
Kewalram has 15 years of experience in financial services, having held roles at Schroders, Mercer Investment Consulting and Citibank Australia.
Murray Brewer, director of Australia and New Zealand investment services, said the appointment would provide greater client and consultant service across a broader range of strategies.
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