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WTW appoints Australia segment head

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JAN 2021
Willis Towers Watson has appointed a head for financial solutions for Australia and New Zealand, as it looks to expand its insurance products in the region. Lee Garvey will oversee the segment, which will develop products including credit and non-payment ...

ASIC takes fintech to court

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JAN 2021
The corporate regulator has initiated action against a fintech for allegedly misleading customers about the benefits of investing in residential property in self-managed superannuation funds. Squirrel Superannuation Services, an SMSF platform provider ...

Former adviser pleads guilty to theft, dishonesty

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 22 DEC 2020
A former financial adviser and company director will be sentenced on April 30 after pleading guilty to charges relating to mishandling of client money in an IPO. Keith James Flowers (formerly Nigel Flowers) pled guilty to one charge each of dishonesty ...

Charter Hall buys David Jones flagship

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 22 DEC 2020
Charter Hall announced it has purchased the David Jones flagship store in Sydney for $510 million. The Sydney CBD property comprises 12 levels on a strategic 3530sqm prime CBD retail site, prominently located overlooking Hyde Park with views to Sydney ...

Advice firm merges with boutique

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 21 DEC 2020
A national advice firm has merged with a Victoria-based firm as part of a growth push. Apt Wealth Partners has announced it has merged with Unified Financial Services, led by Michelle Tate-Lovery, as part of its growth strategy. Apt Wealth Partners ...

Missing Caddick's mansion on the line

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 18 DEC 2020
The Federal Court has appointed receivers to the property of self-proclaimed but unlicensed financial adviser Melissa Caddick, who has been missing for a month. Following a successful ASIC application, the court appointed receivers to Caddick's property ...

Real estate proves resilience: CoreLogic

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 DEC 2020
The residential real estate market has proved resilient in the face of the economic shutdown caused by COVID-19, according to CoreLogic's 2020 Best of the Best report. Australia's $7.2 trillion real estate market was upheld by the top end, with luxury ...

Senior appointments at HLB Mann Judd

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 DEC 2020
HLB Mann Judd has made several director appointments in its Adelaide and Sydney offices, including a new tax director in the South Australian firm. Peter Wirtz will take on the position of tax director in Adelaide, an appointment which HLB Mann Judd ...

ASIC takes action on Union Standard

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 DEC 2020
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings against brokerage firm Union Standard International Group and its affiliates. The corporate regulator has taken action against the Sydney-based retail over-the-counter derivatives issuer and its former corporate ...

Moelis to create hospitality precinct

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2020
Moelis Australia has acquired two adjoining pubs in Sydney with the aim to transform the location into a hospitality precinct. Moelis has exchanged contracts to acquire Darlinghurst pubs, Kinselas Hotel for $45 million and the Courthouse Hotel for $22 ...