ETF Securities bolsters distribution capabilities appointing Arjun Shanker as Business Development Manager

One of Australia’s leading ETF providers, ETF Securities has appointed Arjun Shanker as Business Development Manager as it sets up a stronger team to manage growth across all regions.

Shanker will be responsible for leading several Victorian and Tasmanian accounts including financial planning firms. Based in Melbourne, he will report to Kanish Chugh, Head of Distribution, ETF Securities.

He has an extensive knowledge of the wealth management industry, working over a decade as a financial planner, relationship manager and Business Development Manager.

He joins ETF Securities from Lincoln Indicators, where he looked after clients across a suite of managed funds.  Prior to that he was a Business Development Manager at Associated Foreign Exchange (AFEX). He has also worked as a financial planner across National Australia Bank and Australian Financial Planning Group.

Chugh said, “We are delighted to have someone of Arjun’s experience join our growing team. We are passionate about helping advisers find suitable investment products and Arjun brings deep knowledge to the team as we continue to expand our suite of ETFs.”

Arjun Shanker added, “I am looking forward to utilising my experience across financial markets and advice combined with the insights of ETF Securities to bring high quality investment solutions to all our clients.

“I am passionate about financial advice. As an ex-financial planner, I am acutely aware of the compliance and operational challenges facing the industry. I am excited about the prospect of helping simplify the investment process.”