Global X ETFs appoints fixed income PM. Mike taylor. Managing Editor and Publisher 29 October 2026 Global X ETFs Australia has announced the expansion of its portfolio management team with the appointment of former Antares Capital executive, Andrew Schilling as Fixed Income Portfolio Manager. The company said the appointment comes at an important stage in the growth of both Global X and Australia's ETF industry with Australian ETFs attracting a record $21 billion in net inflows in the September quarter. Global X Head of Portfolio Management, Chris Wolak said the appointment is particularly significant at a time when Australian investors are allocating more of their portfolios to fixed income. "This is a key growth area for Global X, and Andrew will support the management and development of our fixed-income capabilities as we continue to expand this part of our business," he said. The Global X announcement noted that the appointment follows the recent transition of Global X Australian ETF custody and fund administration services to Citi. The transition forms part of a broader investment in its operating model and is designed to provide a scalable operational foundation for future growth and product innovation. Schilling joins Global X from Antares Capital and has previously held investment roles at Aware Super and StatePlus.

Octagon Credit Investors names investor relations head. John Zilko will lead institutional client development at the $31 billion manager. Alternative credit manager Octagon Credit Investors LLC announced Wednesday the appointment of John Zilko as head of investor solutions and business development, reporting to COO Douglas McDermott. The firm - owned by insurance asset manager Conning - manages $31 billion in assets across collateralized loan obligations, broadly syndicated loans, structure credit, multi-asset credit and direct lending strategies in the below-investment-grade corporate credit and private credit markets. "John has a proven track record of building and leading institutional client businesses at some of the most respected firms in our industry. His deep credit market expertise, strategic perspective, and collaborative approach make him an exceptional addition to Octagon," Octagon CEO Gretchen Lam said in a statement. "As we continue to expand our business, John will play an important role in identifying new areas of demand, growing our client base, and advancing our commercial strategy." Zilko previously was head of Americas investor coverage at CPP Investments-owned credit manager Antares Capital and had been head of U.S. institutional sales at PineBridge Investments. "It is a rare opportunity to join a firm of Octagon's caliber," Zilko said in a statement. "Octagon has built an enduring franchise over more than three decades, grounded in disciplined investing and longstanding client relationships. The breadth of the firm's credit capabilities creates significant potential to serve both existing and new investors in new ways.: Zilko earned a bachelor of arts degree in finance from the University of South Florida. CPP Investments Partners with AT&T, GIP on fiber joint venture. Forged Fiber 37 will invest across 16 US states to help meet the growing demand resulting from the artificial intelligence boom. AT&T Corp. announced on Tuesday an agreement with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and BlackRock Inc.'s Global Infrastructure Partners unit to form a joint venture to invest in commercial fiber internet infrastructure. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approval. Under the agreement, AT&T will hold a 50% stake in the venture - Forged Fiber 37 - with GIP and CPP Investments owning the other 50%. A statement from AT&T noted that the new organization will accelerate the delivery of the infrastructure needed to support the high-performance connectivity demanded by the artificial intelligence boom. "Demand for reliable, high-capacity connectivity continues to grow, making fiber infrastructure an increasingly important part of the digital economy," said James Bryce, CPP Investments' head of infrastructure, in a statement. "By combining AT&T's extensive fiber expertise with strategic capital, this joint venture is well positioned to expand critical connectivity across the United States and to generate long-term investment value for the CPP Fund." GIP manages more than $200 billion in assets. CPP Investments managed C$863.6 billion ($606.46 billion) in assets as of June 30, benefiting more than 22 million contributors and beneficiaries.