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WTW launches working group

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021
Willis Towers Watson has launched a working group that actively seeks opportunities in the public-private equity space. Established in March, one focus area for the working group is the potential for a new type of passive or beta offering within private ...

HESTA hires former Vanguard head

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2021
... strategic thinking." HESTA's internalisation program has already resulted in a revamp of its investment leadership. Stephanie Watson joined the fund in 2020 as head of portfolio design and Steven Semczyszyn joined to lead the internal Aussie equities ...

Former Franklin Templeton retail head finds new role

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 26 APR 2021
... alternatives. Walsh has been with Franklin Templeton for two and a half years, after an 11-year career at Willis Towers Watson and five years at K2 Advisors.

AustralianSuper hires from WTW

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
AustralianSuper has appointed a senior manager of portfolio strategy - mid risk, hiring a long-serving Willis Towers Watson to the post. Jessica Melville has joined the $210 billion super fund, based in Sydney. Melville left WTW after 12 years; her ...

Frontier hires from UK partner

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 APR 2021
... head of manager research for regional equity sector. Prior to LCP, Green was a senior investment analyst at Willis Towers Watson supporting the lead consultants on investment services for the defined contribution clients. Green also spent three years ...

WTW commits to net zero

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 16 APR 2021
Willis Towers Watson Investments will target net-zero emissions across its fully discretionary delegated investment portfolio by 2050. WTW said it will target at least a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its discretionary delegated investment ...

WTW head of strategic advisory resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2021
A long-serving Willis Towers Watson executive has left after more than 12 years with the firm. Head of strategic advisory for investments Jessica Melville confirmed that she has resigned from WTW. Her most recent responsibilities were advising asset ...

First Super hires from Cbus

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 9 APR 2021
... highly accomplished and experienced leader of the superannuation industry in Australia," First Super chief executive Bill Watson said. "We welcome Michelle to First Super, with great confidence that she will be a significant contributor to our fund." ...

Trading platform names new chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 MAR 2021
... firm, working in executive roles based in Singapore, the US and UK. Her prior experience includes working at Willis Towers Watson, Swiss Re and Brown Shipley. SelfWealth also appointed managing director Rob Edgley as chair, replacing Tony Lally, who ...

WTW wins mandate from NZ government super fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2021
Willis Towers Watson has been appointed to review the New Zealand Government Superannuation Fund Authority (NZ GSFA). Under this appointment, WTW will assess NZ GSFA's investment approach to determine how effectively and efficiently it is performing ...