About us

Our commitment

We are committed to bringing you the ideas, understanding and clarity to guide your choices, so you can deliver on your investment priorities and your values, without compromise.

What makes us different?

Independent thinking…

With distinct specialist teams across active and passive, traditional and alternative, each with their own viewpoints and philosophies, we generate innovative ideas to help meet your investment goals.

…with the benefits of scale

This breadth and depth of solutions at a global scale is combined with local market insight and agility, all under one roof, meaning we can meet your priorities as you navigate the complexities of today’s financial markets.

A partner to depend on…

We have a partnership culture embedded in our DNA, built on enduring relationships that adapt with you as your investment and business needs change. We deliver an ecosystem of ideas and expertise to find the right solution for you.

…with disciplined execution

We bring you exacting standards, robust investment processes and a true focus on high-quality client service delivery, all underpinned by the safety and security of the broader UBS.

Performance excellence…

Taking a longer time horizon and systematically adopting a sustainability lens to many of our investment decisions is integral to our approach and allows us to bring top-tier products with sustainability built into their core.

…while driving positive change

We also have vision to drive positive change in the industry. Our goal is to set the standard, use our influence at scale and continue relentlessly innovating to help you progress towards a carbon-neutral future.

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Global leadership

Our dedicated global leadership team bring diverse perspectives to deliver a robust strategy focused on benefits for clients.

Country Head Australasia

Potrait of Alison Telfer - Country Head Australasia, UBS Asset Management

Alison was appointed Country Head Australia and New Zealand for UBS Asset Management in January 2022.

Alison has over 25 years of experience working in Australian and global asset management with roles spanning product development, strategy, client distribution, legal, compliance, regulatory and government affairs as well as the COO function. Alison brings these skills to her leadership of UBS Asset Management and its goal of partnering with clients and industry to reimagine the power of investing and connecting people for a better world.

Prior to joining UBS Alison was General Counsel and Head of Compliance at BlackRock before being appointed COO and Head of Public Policy. Alison also chaired the Australian Board and was Executive Sponsor for BlackRock Women’s Initiative and the firm’s Philanthropic Committee.

Prior to BlackRock, Alison worked at Challenger as director of specialized product development and institutional co-investments. Alison commenced her career as a financial services lawyer at law firms King Wood Mallesons and Ashurst.

Alison holds a seat on the Financial Services Council board and Fund Management Board Committee.

Alison holds a BA (communications)/LLB.

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Careers

Together. That's how we do things. We act with integrity, respecting and trusting one another. That’s what makes our partnerships with colleagues and clients successful and long lasting.

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Our heritage

Rooted in our Zurich home but established across the world, UBS Asset Management has been a dependable partner both at home and abroad for over 150 years.

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Whether you have a question or a request, we will be happy to get in touch with you.