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Investment firm T Rowe Price has appointed Craig Hurt as its new head of institutional for Australia and New Zealand, taking effect on 5 October.

Based in Sydney, Hurt will report to Darren Hall, head of distribution for Australia and New Zealand. He will be responsible for leading a growing team of institutional sales professionals to service existing clients and develop new relationships with relevant investment solutions.

Prior to this, Hurt spent 16 years with AXA Investment Managers where he had been the country head of Australia and New Zealand since 2007. 

T Rowe Price established its Australian presence in 2004. Founded in 1937, the Baltimore-based firm has $1.68 trillion in assets under management as of 31 August 2021.