Capital Group, the global mutual fund firm, has bolstered its Australian relationship management offering with a new hire. 

Effective immediately, Craig Matthew becomes senior relationship manager for the Australia team. Matthew moves from Alliance Bernstein where he worked for 19 years at the US and Australian offices. The appointment comes as the moves to grow its network and reinforce its commitment to expanding in Australia.

Capital Group, which provides mutual fund services to high net worth individuals and institutions, operates mainly through financial advisors. It currently has $1.1 trillion in assets under management worldwide.