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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."

Myer Family Investments chair to retire

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 26 SEP 2016

... "During Lloyd's time at MFI he shared a wealth of experience with directors and management. "His high level of business acumen, integrity and governance of risk and process improvement served MFI well, particularly in his roles as Chairman of Metro Quarry ...

Suncorp appoints new wealth CEO

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2016

... Suncorp over the past 15 years. With a thorough understanding of our business, she combines her experience and business acumen to provide excellent technical, commercially-focused and considered risk advice. "Kate also brings many years of experience ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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