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Pendal profile: Meet our head of equities Crispin Murray

In this video, our head of equities CRISPIN MURRAY explains Pendal’s advantages in finding opportunities and managing risks in Australian equities

An excerpt from Crispin’s interview

INVESTING in Australian shares is more than a financial decision.

According to Crispin Murray, it’s also a vote of confidence in the country’s economic resilience and institutional strength.

In this video, hear from Pendal’s head of equity strategies about the opportunity set in Australia and why he believes Australian equities deserve a place in your diversified portfolio.

“Investing in Australian equities is really a view on Australia as a country,” he says. “We’re one of the fastest-growing economies in the developed world, with well-run companies and a government that has a good balance sheet.”

This optimism is backed by the depth of experience within Pendal’s Australian equities team.

With 19 members averaging 20 years in financial markets – with 15 of those years at Pendal – the team brings a wealth of insight and historical perspective.

“If you’ve lived through COVID, the financial crisis, and the crises of the 90s, you understand how markets operate and when to step in or step back,” Crispin continues. “You can take a really long-term view and generate returns for your investors.”

At the core of Pendal’s approach, however, are three guiding principles: open-mindedness, critical dialogue, and awareness of bias.

“You need to be prepared to change your investment view,” Crispin notes, emphasising the importance of dynamic thinking and robust critical dialogue.

The Pendal Focus Australian Share Fund exemplifies this philosophy.

An actively managed portfolio of up to 30 stocks, the fund blends large and small caps, growth and value, to deliver consistent performance.

“You’re not relying on the cycle or market themes – just finding really good companies that aim to outperform.”

Tune into Crispin’s interview above to hear more about why, with a 20-year track record of disciplined investing and strong returns, Pendal offers a compelling case for inclusion in any diversified portfolio.

Get to know our portfolio managers better in these individual profile videos:

Elise McKay, analyst and portfolio manager
Brenton Saunders, portfolio manager
Lewis Edgley and Patrick Teodorowski, co-portfolio managers

About Pendal

Pendal is a global investment management business focused on delivering superior investment returns for our clients through active management.

Pendal’s Australian equities team is one of the most experienced and well-resourced equities teams in Australia. 

Contact a Pendal key account manager

Find out more about Pendal’s Australian equities capabilities


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