

At Lonsec, rigorous analysis, strong governance and deep investment expertise underpin everything we do. With decades of experience researching and assessing investment strategies across asset classes, Lonsec is well placed to evaluate and recognise excellence within the Australian funds management industry.
That is why Lonsec is proud to be the exclusive partner and research partner for the Fund Manager of the Year Awards, held in partnership with Money Management. These annual awards celebrate outstanding achievement across Australia’s funds management landscape.
The Fund Manager of the Year Awards shine a spotlight on Australia’s leading investment teams, recognising excellence in investment capability, consistency and outcomes across a broad range of asset classes and strategies.
As research partner, Lonsec applies the same disciplined, evidence‑based research approach used across our fund research and ratings to assess nominees and determine winners in each of the group award categories. We take this responsibility very seriously, and it is an honour to judge these awards. Finalists in each category will be announced soon.
We invite you to join us at this unforgettable afternoon of celebration and recognition at the Fund Manager of the Year Awards, as we acknowledge the investment teams setting the benchmark for excellence across Australia’s funds management industry. Buy tickets today.
Fund Manager of the year awards 2026
Friday 26th June,
12:00pm – 4:30pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 131 Sussex Street Sydney
2026 Fund Manager of the year categories:
| Australian Large Cap Equity Fund of the Year |
| Australian Small Cap Equity Fund of the Year |
| Global Equities Small and Mid Caps Fund of the Year |
| Global Equities Developed Markets Large Caps Fund of the Year |
| Global Equities Emerging Markets Fund of the Year |
| Australian Property Securities Fund of the Year |
| Global Property Securities Fund of the Year |
| Infrastructure Securities Fund of the Year |
| Unlisted Real Assets Fund of the Year |
| Australian Bonds Fund of the Year |
| Global Bonds Fund of the Year |
| Unconstrained Bonds Fund of the Year |
| Specialised Income Fund of the Year |
| Private Equity Fund of the Year |
| Private Debt Fund of the Year |
| Multi-Asset – Superannuation option Fund of the Year |
| Multi-Asset – Multi-Manager Fund of the Year |
| Multi-Asset – Diversified Fund of the Year |
| Passive – Equities Fund of the Year |
| Passive -Fixed Income / Alternatives Fund of the Year |
| Responsible Investment Fund of the Year |
| Liquid Alternatives Fund of the Year |
| Innovation Award of the Year |
| Emerging Manager of the Year |
| Fund Manager of the Year |