Liz Harrison
Liz Harrison is a Fixed Interest Strategist – ESG on the Australian Fixed Interest Team at Janus Henderson Investors. She was promoted to her current position in 2022 after serving as fixed interest analyst – ESG from 2020 when she joined the firm. Previously, Liz was a fixed income product specialist at Escala Partners in Melbourne from 2014. Before that, she worked in business development for a start-up company. She was also a senior salesperson and relationship manager at Lehman Brothers in London. Earlier in her career, she was a money market dealer at Australian Wheat Board, a corporate dealer at Orica Australia (both in Melbourne), a back-office support person at Nomura International Plc and a fund evaluator at National Provident Institution (both in London).
Liz has a bachelor’s degree in economics (finance) from Latrobe University, Bundoora and earned a Postgraduate Diploma in applied finance and investments from Securities Institute of Australia. She has 22 years of financial industry experience.
Articles Written
Diversity and Inclusion – Beyond gender
Liz Harrison, Fixed Interest Strategist – ESG in the Australian Fixed Interest team, showcases how the financial sector can contribute to building a more equitable society and takes a closer look at the innovative financial mechanisms, such as social bonds, that aim to bridge the gap in inclusion and social diversity.
Sustainable buildings: Beyond solar panels and water tanks
Liz Harrison, Fixed Interest Strategist – ESG in the Australian Fixed Interest team, discusses how green finance can help to create sustainable buildings and explores the different types of investments available to investors in this sector.
Australian Fixed Interest: 2023 ESG enhancements and accomplishments
Liz Harrison, Fixed Interest Strategist – ESG in the Australian Fixed Interest team, discusses the team’s ESG enhancements and accomplishments in 2023.
Affordable housing: How investors can help to solve it
Liz Harrison, Fixed Interest Strategist – ESG in the Australian Fixed Interest team, discusses the housing affordability crisis in Australia and the different types of affordable housing themed investments available to investors.
Investing in a fairer future: Social bonds in focus
As the world becomes more conscious of the pressing social challenges around us, social bonds have emerged as a powerful vehicle for change. These bonds are funding projects tackling issues from hunger to gender and racial inequality, offering investors a chance to have an impact and earn a return.
Five sustainable investing myths busted
While sustainable investing is gaining popularity, misconceptions are keeping some investors on the sidelines. Below we address some of the most common myths.
Promoting decarbonisation, the Aussie way
Liz Harrison, Fixed Interest Strategist – ESG in the Australian Fixed Interest team, discusses the current state of decarbonisation in Australia and the opportunities available for Australian companies and investors.