Perpetual Group has been recognised with five nominations in the 2026 Fund Manager of the Year awards, including the top Fund Manager of the Year category.
The awards are judged by respected research house Lonsec.
Perpetual Asset Management’s nominations include:
- Fund Manager of the Year – Perpetual
- Specialised Income Fund of the Year – Perpetual Diversified Income Fund
- Australian Bonds Fund of the Year – Perpetual Active Fixed Interest Fund
- Responsible Investment Fund of the Year – Perpetual ESG Credit Income Fund
Pendal – part of Perpetual Group – was nominated in the multi-asset category:
- Multi-Asset Diversified Fund of the Year – Pendal Monthly Income Plus Fund
The winners were announced in Sydney on June 26, 2026.
Perpetual Diversified Income Fund won in the category of Specialised Income Fund of the Year.
Congratulations to portfolio manager Vivek Prabhu -- who has managed the fund for over two decades -- and the Credit and Fixed Income team.