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Ausbil Investment Management Limited (Ausbil) was last night awarded the prestigious Fund Manager of the Year honour at the 2025 Zenith Fund Awards, cementing its position as one of Australia’s leading active investment managers.

The award recognises the firm’s market-leading performance, depth of investment expertise and commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for investors.

Ausbil was also the winner in two additional categories:
  • Australian Equities – Small Cap, and
  • Sustainable and Responsible Investments – Growth.
Paul Xiradis, Executive Chairman, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Equities at Ausbil, said the recognition reflects the consistency of Ausbil’s investment approach over time and its strength through market cycles over the past 28 years, underpinned by an experienced team and strong investment culture.

“This award reinforces what has guided Ausbil since inception in 1997, which is a disciplined focus on quality, fundamentals and teamwork. Markets change, but our active approach remains constant. Our teams work every day to uncover investment opportunities through deep research and rigorous analysis, and this recognition is a credit to that effort,” Mr Xiradis said.

Mark Knight, Chief Executive Officer at Ausbil, added: “The award highlights Ausbil’s enduring focus on long-term outcomes. To be recognised as Fund Manager of the Year is a huge honour, and we’re proud to be recognised among Australia’s best.”

“The award reflects the quality of our people, the strength of our process and the trust placed in us by our clients,” Knight added.

The Zenith Fund Awards celebrate excellence across Australia’s investment management industry, recognising fund managers who demonstrate strength across philosophy, process, people, performance and organisational quality.
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