Alternative credit asset manager DFG Investment Advisers (DFG has promoted Timothy Milton to Partner. Since joining the firm in 2014, Milton has been responsible for the management of the Vibrant Capital CLO platform in his capacity as Co-Portfolio Manager.
In addition, Eduardo Cabral has joined DFG’s credit research team as a Managing Director. Cabral’s appointment follows DFG’s hiring of 18-year industry veteran John Hwang in May and further underscores the firm’s commitment to investing in its credit research effort to support the growth and performance of the Vibrant CLO platform. Roberta Goss, Co-Portfolio Manager of the Vibrant CLO platform, has decided to leave the firm to join another credit platform.
“Tim has been invaluable in the growth of the Vibrant CLO franchise over the past five years and I am excited to welcome him to the DFG partnership. His extensive sell-side trading experience has been embedded deeply in the DFG investment culture and his drive and energy are the critical characteristics we look for in our partners,” says Oliver E Wriedt, Chief Executive Officer of DFG. “His deep understanding of the leveraged finance markets, strong industry relationships and commitment to managing investments for total return have differentiated our platform and allowed it to be recognised for consistent par build and active portfolio management. We are committed to promoting talent from within as we grow our business and look forward to Tim’s ongoing contributions.”
Volkan Kurtas, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of DFG, adds: “DFG is dedicated to a structured investment process based on deep fundamental research, and Tim and I are thrilled to be working closely with Eddie and John as they lead our credit research efforts.”
Wriedt says: “We are grateful for Roberta’s contributions to the firm and wish her well in her future endeavours.”
