NZX CEO Mark Weldon, said, "Yvonne has been the Head of Sales for Smartshares for the last three years. Yvonne brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the funds management industry. Yvonne has previously held roles with a number of New Zealand based fund managers and will no doubt be a recognised face to many of the FundSource clients."

FundSource provides research on managed funds along with industry information and tools to Financial Advisors. FundSource also runs an annual conference in November, a key industry event for fund managers and advisers, along with annual fund manager of the year awards.

"NZX is committed to the FundSource business. Yvonne's appointment recognises the importance we place on its position as New Zealand's leading funds research house, and its ongoing potential to add increasing value to the funds management industry by developing the services FundSource offers." said Weldon.