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Invesco grows sales team

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2015
... to the business in Jon, Scott and Victoria whose depth of local market experience, customer focus and strong commercial acumen will help us achieve our business objectives in 2015 and beyond," said Invesco Australia head of sales Eben Bowditch.

Former Wallaby Kearns resurfaces at insurance broker

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
... managing significant corporate transactions in wealth advisory and other industries. His leadership skills and commercial acumen are extremely valuable assets to drive this business forward," InterRISK's executive chairman Dennis Guy said. Kearns commented ...

Altair appoints heads of research

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2015
... Philip Parker. "I am delighted with the appointments as both Alvin and Tim have the necessary investment experience and acumen to further develop and enhance the institutional research process in addition to running portfolios. Sally brings many years ...

ASX appoints non-executive director

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2015
... with Yasmin on the Board of Cochlear, I have firsthand experience of her qualities as a director, including her business acumen, particularly in financial services, strategic thinking and commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance," ...

Get ready for activist members, super funds told

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014
... problem. Hence we actively engage with companies on considering carbon risk." On the Environment, Social and Governance acumen of New Zealand fund managers, she said: "Our managers aren't quite up there yet in covering the ES side, so we do that ourselves." ...

Resources needed for outcomes, regulators warn Treasury

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2014
... confidence based on experience." "Maintaining a high-quality workforce with deep industry understanding and supervisory acumen will remain a top priority for APRA," the regulator said. But it noted that "the expert skills that APRA needs are also in ...

Platinum steps up focus on adviser market

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 1 JUL 2014
... delegates with practical advice in order for them to do greater things within their practices." The reputation and investing acumen of Platinum will provide immense value in helping to achieve this aim," Rantall continued. Platinum Asset Management has ...

Former Future Fund MD joins Qantas Super

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2014
... System Board. Until recently, he was Chairman of the Blackstone Group in Australia and New Zealand. "Paul's insights and acumen will be particularly valuable as we continue to navigate ongoing changes in the superannuation industry while focusing on ...

BT Financial GM to take helm at MetLife

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2014
... Investment Management Inc. "I am very pleased to welcome Deanne to MetLife. She brings a wealth of experience, leadership acumen, and relationship building skills to the business," said Dr Menon, adding that her proven track record and drive will help ...

Invesco appoints head of sales from BT

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2014
... quality, senior professionals in Eben and Ashley, whose depth of local market experience, customer focus and strong commercial acumen will help us achieve our business objectives in 2014 and beyond."