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Former NAB risk committee chair joins Wingate

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2017
... committee chair of Wingate's flagship WIP debt funds. His broad knowledge, deep experience and strong risk and investment acumen will no doubt build on WIPs' already very successful formula, and he will be a real asset to the fund." Levin was profiled ...

Millennials shaping family office strategy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 16 OCT 2017
... to impact investing and philanthropy, seen by 37.9% as a key way to engage younger family members, grow their business acumen, and create family cohesion around a common purpose on top of reaping financial returns. Being involved with "good causes" and ...

Countplus launches scholarship

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2017
... program in the US. Each year the Countplus board will select one recipient based on exemplary leadership skills and business acumen, and will cover the cost of tuition, accommodation and travel. David Reeves, a principal of Brisbane-based financial planning ...

Legg Mason appoints Sydney head from UBS

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 27 MAR 2017
... deep understanding of the goals and objectives of the Australian funds management sector as well as his strong business acumen will be a significant asset to our clients, partners and team," Titchkosky said. Legg Mason head of Australia Andy Sowerby ...

Public service veteran retires from AMP

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2017
... Shergold "has made a significant contribution to AMP over the past decade across our boards, bringing considerable insight and acumen. We have benefited greatly from his expertise and wish him all the best for the future." Shergold's retirement was announced ...

Actuaries Institute names new president

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... consulting firm SKL Executive. She has also held directorship roles at Ventury Beyond, Hall & Lyon, Optimiss Consulting and Acumen Resources Group. Lyon is the former managing director of Qed Actuarial and held consulting and actuarial roles at Towers ...

SQM upgrades Trilogy Monthly Income Trust

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2017
... 'suitable for inclusion on most approved product lists', was awarded due to a combination of competitive management, investment acumen and strong liquidity. "We couldn't be more pleased with the rating as a step up from last year," Trilogy Funds managing ...

Key board appointment for Sequoia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2016
... business. We look forward to leveraging off Garry's considerable public company experience and his skills and business acumen in financial services as we accelerate our growth."

New advisers in need of extra training

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
... support role to an adviser position. The course focuses on three key skill areas including relationship mastery, business acumen and advice and technical competence. Head of wealth at Partners Wealth Group George Hluchaniuk spoke to a number of advice ...

IOOF chair to retire, director appointed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 4 OCT 2016
... board maintains its corporate finance, M&A and governance skill set and complements existing board expertise and business acumen."