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Market volatility ideal for fundamental investors: Expert

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
An Australian equities expert believes the recent volatility on Wall Street and the ASX signifies an investment opportunity for fund managers that target fundamental valuations. Nikko Asset Management head of Australian equities Brad Potter described ...

Investec unveils succession plan

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2018
Three of Investec's founding members will step down from their respective roles 40 years after establishing the South African bank and investment management firm. Investec Group chief executive Stephen Koseff, managing director Bernard Kantor, and risk ...

Industry fund creates finance role

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
A $9.2 billion industry superannuation fund aims to take its financial reporting to new highs following a senior appointment in its newly-created head of finance role. Joining Vision Super as head of finance is Bryan Collins. Most recently the senior ...

BlackRock names head of financial institution

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
BlackRock appointed a head of financial institutions group to focus on insurance organisations in Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Kimberly Kim will begin the newly-created post in April. Kim will be responsible for formulating and executing an integrated ...

Former Suncorp executive joins Freedom Insurance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
Freedom Insurance Group has appointed an insurance expert to a newly-created chief operating officer role. Craig Orton, whose experience spans life, general, reinsurance and health insurance, joins Freedom Insurance from Suncorp, where he was executive ...

Modern business demands driving adviser education uptake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
Financial advisers enrolling in higher education are focused on increasing productivity and boosting the operational efficiency of their practices, according to Mentor Education. The education provider believes increased enrolments in its courses demonstrate ...

Industry veteran acquires SMSF administrator

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2018
The former executive manager of SMSF education at SuperConcepts is challenging the "industrialisation" of modern SMSF administration through his acquisition of a boutique SMSF admin firm. David Busoli has acquired Brisbane-based SMSF Alliance, a provider ...

Crowe Horwath names senior appointments

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
Financial advisory and accounting services firm Crowe Horwath has appointed a national lead and promoted a long-serving employee. Jara Dean will be responsible for the audit methodology and function across the business as national technical senior manager ...

Industry fund appoints former Queensland state politician

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
A former deputy premier of Queensland will lead the board of a $50 billion superannuation fund after it opted to scrap its traditional means of chair selection. Replacing Ben Swan, Sunsuper has appointed Andrew Fraser as its new chair. Fraser was deputy ...

Robo-advice provider inks deal with Class

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2018
An Australian robo-advice provider is partnering with Class to enhance its investment and tax reporting facilities. Class chief executive Kevin Bungard said the new arrangement with Six Park is "another great example of an innovative fintech solution ...