Opportunity through crisis Growing up on a dairy farm was the impetus for Spirit Super chief investment officer Ross Barry to learn more about economics and investing. Annabelle Dickson writes.
 Back yourselfApostle Funds Management managing director Karyn West believes in putting her money where her mouth is. She invests in every product she sells, and she's ...  The power of policyGrattan Institute chief executive Danielle Wood is on a mission to make the esoteric subject of economics accessible to Australians and call attention ...  Home and awayAs Challenger's chief executive of funds management, Nick Hamilton is responsible for the $91 billion business that generates about 25% of the company's ...  A new perspectiveA recent accident forced Centrepoint Alliance group executive of advice services and solutions Kate Anderson to slow down for what felt like the first ...  Making the right callIt was an exercise in good judgement when Julia Lee went out on her own to establish Burman Invest. She shares with Karren Vergara what led to that moment.  A helping handWith enough hard work and determination, and a dash of help from those around you, you can achieve anything. It's what we all learn in our younger years ...  A mind for mergerAs chief executive of Cbus, Justin Arter heads a superannuation fund well positioned to survive the current wave of regulatory change. With just over ...  The next great leapMinister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy Jane Hume made a name for herself in financial services. Now, she is establishing ...  Making an impactMelior chief executive Lucy Steed doesn't do things by accident; she has always known what she is good at and where her path is. But a few years ago ...  Off the beaten trackAustralian Ethical's chief executive John McMurdo's adventure into the world of mountain biking kicked into gear more than a decade ago. He speaks to ... |
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Adviser numbers plateau
The number of financial advisers in Australia appears to be stabilising at 15,602, as Count and AMP Financial Planning continue to hold the lion's share.
Praemium loses $700m due to adviser transitions
Praemium reported total net outfows from its Powerwrap scheme has reached $700 million over the past three quarters.
Small cap investors told to 'stop whinging'
Forager's chief investment officer has read the riot act to investors.
Adam Blumenthal ordered to pay $850k
Blumenthal is also banned from managing corporations for five years.
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I have read many articles over the years about servicing high-net-worth (HNW) clients in the financial services industry.
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Ever since ChatGPT burst onto the scene late last year, generative AI has been front and centre of business discussions and financial planning, just like ...
Considerations when nominating a charity for your super upon death
There has been a lot of talk lately about the upcoming great wealth transfer, and you might be wondering where charities fit into all this.
The end of free money
With institutional investors prudently reassessing their risks in current market conditions and seeking safe havens in alternatives such as secured private ...
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Fiona Mann
HEAD OF LISTED EQUITIES AND ESG
BRIGHTER SUPER
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Brighter Super head of listed equities and ESG Fiona Mann was shaped by a childhood steeped in military-like discipline and global nomadism. Andrew McKean writes.
