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Multi-asset strategy enters Aussie retail market

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 SEP 2017
... financial advice dealer groups has attracted a London-based asset manager to open its multi-asset absolute return fund to Australian retail investors. Already established in Australia and managing about $2.5 billion for local institutional investors ...

Macrovue hires from Macquarie and BT

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2017
... led teams delivering trading platform solutions for real time trading and for mid-frequency trading strategies across Australian and Asian markets. Seshadri makes the move to Macrovue from a consulting position with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. ...

Morgan Stanley appoints Australia research head

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... Greene explained: "In our tradition of recognising outstanding internal talent, we have asked Richard Wiles to lead the Australian research department in addition to his current coverage responsibilities." "Richard joined Morgan Stanley in 2006 covering ...

Financial services leaders push for marriage equality

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... workforce", and argues that the "rights and liberties of all individuals are sacrosanct." Vanguard, UBS, J.P. Morgan, AMP, Australian Ethical, BNY Mellon and HSBC have also joined in support among numerous other financial services firms. "An equitable ...

Association launches retirement savings research hub

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUL 2017
... retirement design and operation in Australia and other countries, driving improved efficiency and effectiveness of the Australian superannuation system and the public policy surrounding it, with a particular focus on the SMSF sector. "Another key priority ...

Wealth and investment leads Aussie fintech

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... fintechs operating in the consumer-facing wealth and investment space have already made major penetrations into the Australian market. "Many of our fintechs in the wealth and investment area are run by highly experienced financial service executives ...

Link Group acquires robo-advice business

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2017
... sector with the acquisition of a company previously owned by Lonsec. Adviser Network provides digital advice services to Australian institutions, and will be incorporated into Link Group's Information Digital and Data Solutions (IDDS) business. Adviser ...

Banking and Finance Oath secures strong conference program

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 MAY 2017
... APRA deputy chairman Helen Rowell; ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell; Banking and Finance Oath director Pauline Vamos; Australian Bankers Association executive director - retail policy, Diane Tate; and Bank of Queensland chief executive Jon Sutton. The ...

From financial advisers to cybersecurity advocates

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
... proprietary company data, and financial damage to clients whose personal data has been compromised. According to the Australian Cyber Security Growth Network (ACSGN), the local cyber security market could triple its annual revenue to $6 billion in 10 ...

Wingate strengthens team

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
... research and consulting positions with Lonsec, Willis Towers Watson and Mercer. Earlier this year, private health insurer Australian Unity ceased to be a direct shareholder in Wingate Asset Management. The firm is now jointly owned by staff and the Wingate ...