Neil Jenkinson Joins FBAA

Media Release - Sunday February 13

The Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia is pleased to announce that respected bloodstock agent Neil Jenkinson is joining the membership ranks of the organization.

Neil Jenkinson

Neil Jenkinson commented; “I have watched with great interest and admiration the positive change that the President Craig Rounsefell and the FBAA Board have directed over the past 18 months.

"I believe the FBAA is now a true representation of the independent Bloodstock Agents in Australia, all with a common goal of conducting business in a transparent and ethical manner which will further encourage investment in our industry. It was long overdue that I show my support to Craig’s vision and hard work by becoming a member and I look forward to being a part of the association."

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FBAA President, Craig Rounsefell commented, “The FBAA is continually aspiring to raise the standard for Bloodstock Agents in Australia. The strict & enforceable Code of Ethics is the benchmark in the industry for ethical standards and we are delighted that an agent of caliber and reputation of Neil Jenkinson sees fit to be part of the Federation."

The FBAA members have made their presence felt at the yearling sales already this year, involved in the purchase of 138 & 79 yearlings from Book 1 at Magic Millions and Inglis Classic respectively, accounting for just under 20% of the Gross at both Sales. 

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