Northern Trust names new investment strategists

Published 28/05/2025, 14:06
Northern Trust names new investment strategists

CHICAGO & LONDON - Northern Trust Asset Management, managing $1.3 trillion in assets as of March 31, 2025, announced the appointment of Gary Paulin as chief investment strategist for International and Joseph Tanious as chief investment strategist for North America. The appointments are part of the firm’s strategy to bolster its investment expertise and global market presence.

Paulin, with nine years at Northern Trust and a background as co-founder of Aviate Global LLP, brings over 25 years of experience in investment research and asset management. Tanious joins Northern Trust from Bessemer Trust, where he oversaw $200 billion in assets and brings a similar quarter-century of experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo Asset Management.

Both strategists are tasked with working alongside Northern Trust’s investment teams to develop economic and market views, as well as joint research on new market developments and instruments. Their roles involve communicating the firm’s investment outlook and producing analysis for clients and the broader market.

Michael Hunstad and Chris Roth, global co-chief investment officers, highlighted Paulin and Tanious’s deep market expertise as invaluable for supporting clients through evolving market conditions. Hunstad emphasized their roles in delivering investment insights and innovative solutions worldwide, with Paulin focusing on EMEA and APAC regions and Tanious strengthening the North American presence.

Northern Trust Asset Management is known for crafting innovative and efficient solutions aimed at delivering targeted investment outcomes, combining capital markets research, portfolio construction, and risk management.

Northern Trust Corporation, the parent company, with a history dating back to 1889, provides a range of financial services including wealth management, asset servicing, and banking. As of the same date, it had assets under custody/administration totaling $16.9 trillion and assets under management of $1.6 trillion.

The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Northern Trust Corporation.

In other recent news, Northern Trust Corporation reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, exceeding earnings per share (EPS) forecasts and meeting revenue expectations. The company posted an EPS of $1.90, surpassing the forecasted $1.84, and reported revenues of $1.95 billion, aligning with projections. Northern Trust’s net income reached $392 million, supported by a 7% year-over-year increase in net interest income and a 6% rise in trust investment and servicing fees. The company also raised its full-year net interest income guidance to reflect low-to-mid single-digit growth. In a leadership update, Northern Trust appointed Jeff Alexander as President and CEO of The Northern Trust Company, Canada. Alexander, who has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, will oversee the asset servicing business in Canada. This leadership change is part of Northern Trust’s ongoing commitment to its Canadian operations. These developments indicate a focus on strategic growth and operational efficiency across Northern Trust’s global operations.

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