About Defender Investment Management

Defender Investment Management is a boutique corporate advisory and funds management business

Defender Investment Management is a boutique corporate advisory and funds management business, which is authorised under an AFSL to trade in a wide-range of financial products including securities, derivatives, managed investments and foreign exchange for hedging purposes.

Executive Management Team

James Manning

James Manning

Director | Responsible Manager

B.Bus (Accounting) M.Bus (Finance) FAICD MNIA

E james@defenderam.com

James is the Managing Partner of Defender Investment Management, and oversees a team which has a variety of investments in retail businesses, property, logistics and funds management. Aside from his oversight at Defender, James is the Managing Director of Vertua Limited, and NSX listed investment company and owner of boutique accounting and advisory business First Equity. He actively manages multiple businesses, while utilising his experiences to provide advice and value to select clients.