Bell Asset Management snaps up Tyndall AM small companies fund managers
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The news: Former Tyndall investment executives Tim Johnston, James Nguyen and Scott Hudson have moved to Bell Asset Management to establish a new Australian small companies strategy.
The context: Bell said the new fund would complement its “strengths in global equities” and noted the Australian small companies team and global equities team will operate as two distinct investment teams with separate mandates, processes and portfolios.
In November, Tyndall’s owner Yarra Capital decided to close the Tyndall Australian Small Companies fund effective 27 February 2026. It followed the closure of Tyndall’s large cap research team in December after a material change in its client base.
At the time Yarra said the decision reflected current dynamics in Australian large cap value equities and Tyndall’s market position.
What they said: Bell chief executive Michael Lovett said over time the company aimed to partner with “high-quality investment professionals” to build the asset manager into a “broader and more diversified investment management firm”.
“As boutique fund managers face increasing pressure globally to scale, Bell Asset Management sees a growing opportunity to support exceptional investment teams with a scalable platform designed to enable long-term success,” Lovett said.
“These appointments reflect a strategic and deliberate move to broaden our investment capabilities while leveraging the strength of our platform. Tim, James and Scott bring outstanding expertise in Australian small caps and a clear alignment with our investment culture.”
The source: Bell Asset Management press release
