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Vocus founder partners to launch new fund manager

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 29 AUG 2016

... future. He said MHOR's competitive edge came from the pairing with Rollo; specifically, that he could combine his business acumen with Rollo's funds management experience. "It's the real difference between having a business person start a fund and a ...

Argo appoints industry luminary to board

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2016

... $5 billion. "The strong reputation that Argo enjoys today is largely due to Rob Patterson's loyalty, passion, business acumen and of course his skill as a fund manager, over the 46 years he dedicated to Argo," Martin said. "His diligent service will ...

PROFILE: Qantas Super chief executive Michael Clancy

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2016

... given the opportunity to lead the asset management business. It's a relatively rare combination of skills to have business acumen as well as that investment background." After leading the asset management business for five years, Clancy then became executive ...

Maple-Brown Abbott fund gets ratings tick

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 10 AUG 2016

... infrastructure, Andrew Maple-Brown, who "Zenith has a high regard for...owing to his portfolio management skills and broader business acumen." All members of the portfolio management team have previously worked together, which Zenith viewed "as a positive ...

Invesco bolsters sales team

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016

... of Jess's calibre to the team. Her depth of local market experience, customer focus, and strong commercial and technical acumen will help Invesco build its relevance and presence in the Australian institutional marketplace." Invesco is an independent ...

ACFS head departs to Vic government

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016

... 2015. She has been with ACFS since 2014. ACFS advisory board chair Maria Wilton said: "Amy has leveraged her commercial acumen and business and academic relationships to grow the Centre's contribution and profile. The Financial Integration in Asia project ...

PIMCO names new CEO

KERRIE SYDEE | THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016

... "Manny's skills and experience include all of the attributes that are key to delivering value to PIMCO's clients - investment acumen, intellectual capacity and thought leadership, broad industry experience, executive leadership and an excellent fit with ...

Industry fund appoints new CSO

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016

... improving the overall wealth and wellbeing outcomes of our members," Mitchell said. "Vasyl brings exceptional business acumen and experience to the role. His proven ability to develop and execute strategic imperatives will help Mine Wealth + Wellbeing ...

Equities manager selects NAS

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016

... middle-office services. Our strong partnership, ability to execute flexible back office operating models, along with our commercial acumen put us in the best position to be selected by Perennial. "We look forward to working with Perennial Value Management ...

Former CFP GM joins industry super fund

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 15 APR 2016

... chair Grahame Kelly said the board was unanimous in their decision to appoint Mitchell. "Harry brings exceptional business acumen and a clear sense of customer value. His proven ability to lead large teams, transform businesses and execute strategic ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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