van Eyk joins key SQM Research committees
Independent research and ratings house SQM Research has appointed industry veteran, Stephen van Eyk as an independent voting member of both its ratings committee and its research governance committee.
Confirming the appointment today, SQM founder and managing director, Louis Christopher said the appointment represented an important step in the company’s evolution.
“His track record of fearless, independent analysis aligns perfectly with our mission to provide objective insights that empower advisers and platforms to make informed decisions,” Christopher said.
He said that as an independent voting member on both committees, van Eyk will bring fresh perspectives to SQM’s ratings methodology and research governance practices.
“His involvement will assist in delivering robust oversight and alignment with industry best standards. He joins his former business partner James Purvis, and Anthony Garvey (previously Research Manager at ANZ Private), as three independent members on SQM’s six-person Ratings Committee.”
van Eyk is a highly respected figure in the Australian financial services industry, best known as the co-founder of van Eyk Research, which was the leading fund ratings house throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
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