ANZ loses head of asset allocation (again)

Qing Ding is taking up the newly-created role of Head of Portfolio Strategy and Research at Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, the manager of the $90 billion NZ Superannuation Fund.

Ding rejoins the Guardians from ANZ Investments, where she was Head of Asset Allocation. During her previous time at the Guardians, Ding worked in the Tactical Credit and Asset Allocation teams, and was a key contributor to the 2020 review of the Guardians' Reference Portfolio.

She had earlier worked as a Senior Investment Analyst at both the Government Superannuation Authority and Westpac NZ, having started her career at AMP Capital Investors.

Guardians Co-Chief Investment Officer Will Goodwin says Ding's job will be to help ensure the Fund's investment decisions fully consider current market conditions as well as the Fund's long-term beliefs, structural advantages and investment objectives.

"Asset allocation is every investor's most important decision. Qing's skills and experience will help us to construct the right portfolio to meet our mandate and continue to deliver strong returns for all New Zealanders over the long run," Goodwin says.

"As a member of the Investment Leadership Team, Qing will make an important contribution to the future strategic direction of the Investment Group and to the performance of the Fund."

Ding says she is looking forward to the challenge of her new role, and to again being part of the Guardians' investment team.