MELBOURNE, July 22, 2020 – Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW), a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, was ranked joint number one Australian asset consultant in the Peter Lee Associates 2020 Investment Management Client Survey, alongside Frontier.
WTW Investments ranked first in six research and advisory categories, including the major category of Relationship Strength Index (RSI).
The rankings position WTW as the ‘most improved’ company in Australian asset consulting and the category wins point to the depth of our capabilities and agile engagement model. WTW’s scores in the research and advisory categories further demonstrate our point of difference – a combination of global perspective and local expertise offering value for clients in an increasingly turbulent investment environment.
The independent annual survey is based on findings from extensive interviews conducted with Chief Investment Officers, Chief Executive Officers and Fund Secretaries at 100 of the largest asset owners in Australia. Interviewees are asked a range of questions about the services and capabilities of asset consulting firms, including consultant capability, quality of research, advice, fees and performance. The feedback is then used to rank research and consulting teams on the Peter Lee Associates RSI which provides a single measure to rate the overall quality of services.
Commenting on the achievement, Martin Goss, Head of Investments for Australia at WTW, said: “Over the last year, unprecedented market turmoil and economic upheaval have created significant challenges for funds in Australia. Ranking first in the Peter Lee Associates RSI is testament to our team’s passion and ability to deliver the outcomes that matter in this rapidly-changing investment landscape. Our clients’ portfolios are now more resilient then ever and we remain committed to helping them emerge stronger into the post COVID-19 world.”
The other categories where WTW ranked first were Global Manager Research, Capital Markets Research, Risk Advice, Strategy and Dynamic Asset Allocation Advice.
Willis Towers Watson (NASDAQ: WLTW) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimise benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential.
