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Goldman Sachs creates new super, pensions role

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
... for Goldman Sachs that will sit within their financial and strategic investors group. Goldman Sachs' head of investment banking Christian Johnston said: "This appointment demonstrates our increased focus on these important clients." MacEwan joined Goldman ...

NAB agrees to RC wealth recommendations

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
... Commissioner Hayne's 76 suggested changes to Australia's financial services industry, NAB said it disagrees with four banking recommendations. NAB agreed with all 34 of Hayne's recommendations relating to financial advice, superannuation and insurance ...

Swiss group acquires stake in local wealth firm

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
A Swiss private banking group has bought a 51% share in an Aussie wealth firm, as the two form a long-term strategic partnership to expand globally. EFG International paid $61.2 million for the stake in Shaw and Partners, valuing the company at $120 ...

Rejuvenated APRA asserts authority

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
... Superannuation Funds (CMSF) yesterday that APRA has turned a new leaf following several issues and recommendations raised from the banking Royal Commission. Part of its new strategy is to "weed out" underperforming funds, products and options. Trustees ...

Blue Sky appoints new chief executive

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2019
... Andrew Werro and chief financial officer Elizabeth Walker. Werro was previously the chief financial officer of Macquarie's banking and financial services business and Walker has previously served in CFO roles at RPG Developments and Consolidated Pastoral ...

NAB announces executive departure

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAR 2019
... the ground up with structure, policies and process to best support the organisation." Rynski has more than 30 years of banking experience including two years as head of human resources for Westpac's Pacific region. She will assume the role after relevant ...

Bank of Queensland chief risk officer retires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2019
... Deans, who has held the position of chief risk officer for seven years. Dean's retirement comes after a 32-year career in banking. Interim chief executive Anthony Rose said: "Under Peter's leadership, BOQ's risk capabilities have matured and the group's ...

NAB names new chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2019
... Prior to that he dedicated many years to Westpac, serving in a number of roles including group executive, institutional banking. He is also a current director of TCorp. NAB said Chronican's appointment received unanimous support from the board with ...

30% Club expands target

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2019
... companies to also include the small cap companies sector." As part of its ongoing advocacy work, the club set up an investment banking and private equity working group to be headed by Susan Roberts. The move is designed to see the Club achieve greater ...

APRA hires former MLC Life executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAR 2019
... of superannuation for the specialised institutions division. Melbourne-based Smith works alongside general manager of banking Clare Gibney and general manager of insurance Louis Serret. They report to executive general manager of specialised solutions ...