Arcus appoint chief economist

Arcus Investment Management has announced the appointment of Bevan Graham as chief economist. Well known in New Zealand, Graham brings his considerable expertise gained as chief economist at Westpac and chief economic adviser in the Office of the Leader of the Opposition as well as his most recent position as chief executive at the Economic Development Association of New Zealand (EDANZ). "We're looking forward to working with Bevan who will continue offering the high quality economic insight that Arcus is renowned for," said Peter Verhaart, Arcus chief investment officer. "He is a seriously high calibre individual who will be of great benefit to our business partners Spicers, New Zealand Financial Planning, AXA advisers and the BNZ."