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Jones instigates CSLR review, levy hits $70m

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... future for consumers and for the industry," Jones said as he prepares to exit politics. "Taking care of consumers is the focus of the scheme, it's the focus of the Albanese Government and it will be the focus of this review." Abood commented: "We ...

Civitas appoints new business partner

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... Stephen said optimising operational efficiencies is crucial for AFSL businesses, and financial planners often struggle to focus on streamlining because of other priorities. "This is where we see James' expertise - to guide these businesses to operate ...

The regulatory pendulum has swung too far: FSC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... 78% in Singapore and 90% in Ireland. "The export-led growth in these jurisdictions has been achieved through a political focus on regulatory and tax settings that make them globally attractive," Briggs said. "Tax settings can be streamlined so that Australian ...

Rest calls for advice reforms, extending SG

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... more detailed roadmap and provide appropriate resourcing for the next phase of the sustainable finance agenda, including a focus on decent work and social and economic inequality.

Lendlease makes $235m divestment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... Capital accelerates the release of capital while also reducing the group's future funding commitments, allowing Lendlease to focus on its core Australian operations and international Investments platform."

Workplace expert joins Aware Super in new role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... direct asset committee. McGregor has extensive executive and regulatory experience in the energy industry, with a particular focus on renewables both in Europe and Australasia. Currently leading consultant TSA Riley's entry strategy into the energy ...

Orbis recruits investment specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
... Based in Melbourne, Werner du Preez will oversee Orbis' relationships with research houses and support the firm's focus on the retail channel and fund suite in Australia. Du Preez joins Orbis from sister company, Allan Gray Australia, where he ...

Quant fund hires from JP Morgan

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
Alternative fund manager East Coast Capital Management has snared a JP Morgan investment lead as its chief executive. Haslinger is tasked with growing the Sydney-based systematic fund manager's assets under management, focusing on wholesale and ...

Realm House hires from Plato

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
A former Plato Investment Management credit specialist has joined contrarian credit and fixed income manager Realm Investment House. Simon Tung has been appointed portfolio manager within the boutique asset manager's strategy and risk division. ...

BlackRock's Chantal Giles expands role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2025
Chantal Giles, head of wealth at BlackRock Australasia, has taken on an additional role within the US$11.5 trillion asset management firm. Effective February 1, 2025, Giles will also head up APAC strategic clients and business development. In her expanded ...