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HLB Mann Judd appoints partner in Melbourne

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2016
... looking to move back into a mid-tier firm after working with private clients for more than 20 years. "Independence is of paramount importance to my clients and they will continue to enjoy exceptional professional service from their existing team as well ...

CommSec hit with $700,000 fines

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 2 SEP 2016
... relevant customers and no complaints or issues have been raised. "Our customer and regulatory responsibilities are of paramount importance, and we have worked collaboratively with ASIC on these matters since notifying the regulator in 2013. We are fully ...

Advice bodies at odds over professional standards

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2016
... given every reason for success, and we believe urgency as well as a common sense approach to professional standards is paramount." Elders Financial Planning general manager Tony Beaven agreed professional standards needed to be set sooner rather than ...

Morningstar introduces global risk model

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
... franc. Commenting on the launch, Morningstar head of asset management software Warren Miller said: "Risk analysis is paramount to the investment decision-making process. "Our model uses unique factors such as sustainable competitive advantage and ownership ...

Decimal appointment strengthens compliance

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUN 2016
... financial advice in Australia was coming under increased scrutiny. "The ability to record and report advice will be paramount for financial organisation to be compliant. "A really strong capability is the compliance structure that Decimal has built into ...

Lifeplan portal puts investors first

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2016
... Matt Walsh said: "Increasingly Australians are conducting their financial affairs over their mobile phones, and it is paramount that any online initiative adopts this 'mobile first' design philosophy. "With the increasing proliferation of technology ...

UK pensions not fussed about in-housing

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016
... it comes to reasons to fire managers. "Fees are not insignificant in institutions' decision-making, but nor are they paramount," Justina Deveikyte, lead quant analyst and designer of the report's two institutional surveys, said. "Many more UK pensions ...

PE and VC critical to Aussie growth: AVCAL

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016
... excess of 1500 basis points above listed markets. Diligence, patience, and skill in manager selection continue to be paramount to adding value in these alternative asset classes." El-Ansary said increasing the pool of capital available for investment ...

Blue Sky funds Australian wine venture

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2016
... became clear to Justin [Dry] and I that a raise was the right thing to do strategically, finding the right partner was paramount, and Blue Sky emerged as a clear fit," Eikmeier said. "We're also really proud the entire raise was funded here in Australia ...

FPA helps advisers with life insurance

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015
... needs and circumstances change. "Life insurance is of national importance, and the quality of the advice provided is paramount in ensuring that Australians are appropriately and adequately protected," Rantall said. There will be a workshop session at ...