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

Hyatt Regency Hotel, 131 Sussex Street Sydney 

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

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