VanEck expands Australian investment, client services teams

VanEck Australia has announced three new additions to its Sydney-based team across investment and client services to support the firm’s 2025 growth strategy.

Anna Wu has joined VanEck’s investments and capital markets team in the newly-created role of Senior Associate, Cross-Asset Investment Research, while Claudia Catalanotto joins as Client Solution Executive and Matthew Sullivan joins as Business Development Associate.

Wu brings specialist expertise in multi-asset investment research and strategy, having previously held senior consultant and investment associate roles as PwC and Macquarie Group. Sullivan was most recently an M&A Specialist at EY, and will work to engage new and existing clients in New South Wales, Western Australia and Victoria.

Arian Neiron, VanEck CEO and Managing Director, Asia Pacific, said the appointments come as the firm gears up for a strong year in the exchange traded fund (ETF) market.

“The Australian ETF industry experienced record net flows last year, and we anticipate this record will be surpassed in 2025 with wealth managers increasingly adopting ETFs as the preferred building blocks for portfolio construction,” he said.

“The ability to achieve targeted investment outcomes and access systematic, research-backed strategies with relatively low fees and ease of accessibility on exchange is driving this momentum, making ETFs the go-to option for investors and advisers alike.

“The Australian ETF market is on track to surpass $300 billion by year-end, with 2025 shaping up to be a defining moment in the industry’s evolution. Advancements in systematic investing and the integration of artificial intelligence are set to redefine the ETF landscape, creating new opportunities for investors.

“Expanding the team is indicative of our commitment to being at the forefront of investment innovation, and ensuring our capabilities, products, services, and insights remain best in class for Australian investors.”