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Platform hires former Netwealth distribution head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
The former head of distribution for Netwealth has taken on a newly created role with a rival managed accounts and platform provider. Nick Mitchell has been appointed co-head of distribution at Mason Stevens. In the new role, Mitchell will be responsible ...

ASFA strikes back at super detractors

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy has hit out against vocal critics of the super system on the opening morning of the 2019 ASFA Conference in Melbourne today. Fahy took to the stage to call on the government ...

First Sentier adds to global leadership team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
First Sentier has announced a series of appointments to its global leadership team following its acquisition by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation. The roles recruited for include global head of data, chief information security officer and ...

Westpac chief believes in financial advice

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer told members of parliament that he believes providing financial advice to Australian consumers is important and that all Australians should have access to good, cost-effective, unconflicted financial advice. Speaking ...

BT shuts down two funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 NOV 2019
BT Financial Group has shut down a $670 million global property fund and a $293 million Asian shares fund, as it sees them unsuitable for retail investors. The bigger of the two funds, Advance Global Property Fund was managed by Principal Global Investors ...

Super fund adds industry veteran

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 NOV 2019
An $8 billion government superannuation fund has welcomed the former country head of Franklin Templeton to its board of directors. Maria Wilton has joined the board of the Australia Post Superannuation Scheme, effective October. At the same time, Jim ...

Adviser moves show industry upheaval

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 5 NOV 2019
Rainmaker analysis of ASIC Financial Adviser Register data has revealed hundreds of movements across advice dealer groups in just the last three months. From July to October end, Commonwealth Financial Planning lost over 100 advisers, going from 568 ...

Wealth income halved, Hartzer skips $1.6m bonus

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 4 NOV 2019
Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer relinquished a $1.6 million cash bonus for the year, as income for the group's wealth management business fell significantly. Releasing its annual report and full year results to the market this morning, Westpac ...

HESTA strengthens financial advice team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 NOV 2019
A $53 billion industry superannuation fund has appointed a new general manager of financial planning. Chris Joiner will join HESTA in the role from Industry Fund Services where he was the executive manager of advice solution, a role he held since 2016. ...

Advice group chief executive to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 OCT 2019
... announced the acquisition of Parramatta-based risk practice Orion and earlier this year it grew its presence in the NSW central west, appointing a number of advisers. First established in 1975, the group is home to 15 advisers, according to Rainmaker ...