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The sick short: Banking big on the coronavirus

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... companies, investors are chasing shorting opportunities to bank big on the pandemic. According to the World Health Organisation, 1873 people have died from the COVID-19 virus, with only three of these deaths outside of China. More than 73,332 people ...

Long-time IOOF director steps down

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... board would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms Harvey for her valuable and substantial contribution to the organisation." Harvey currently serves as a non-executive director of health insurer BUPA and the Colonial Foundation Trust. She previously ...

Franklin Templeton to acquire Legg Mason

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2020
... provide shareholders with a compelling valuation for their investment. "By preserving the autonomy of each investment organisation, the combination of Legg Mason and Franklin Templeton will quickly leverage our collective strengths, while minimising ...

Future Fund property head departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2020
The $168 billion sovereign wealth fund is looking for a new head of unlisted property as the incumbent leaves after 11 years. Stewart Tillyard was appointed to the head of unlisted property role in June 2018 after a restructure during which the head ...

Natural disaster support training to launch

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2020
... extreme weather. The life insurer will partner with peak post-traumatic mental health research, policy and training organisation Phoenix Australia to deliver the module. Phoenix head of policy and practice Nicole Sadler will lead the course alongside ...

Partnership sees improved advice services

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2020
... Advice chief executive, Duncan McPherson said Link Advice was excited to partner with LGIAsuper. "LGIAsuper is an organisation that shares our commitment to providing members with the opportunity to access financial advice and improve their life in retirement," ...

Chief economist update: The virus, the trade deal and the AUD

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 17 FEB 2020
... US$0.91 to US$0.62 at the onset of the GFC. During the SARS outbreak, the A$ fell by 3.8% after the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a global alert in March 2003.

Advisers choose remediation over advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020
A recruiter has revealed advertisements for jobs in financial advice are only attracting between two and eight applications, while advice remediation jobs can see up to 300 applicants. Christopher Gordon is director at Profusion Group, a recruiter that ...

New board member at EQT

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
A high profile financial adviser has joined EQT Holdings, appointed as a non-executive director to its board. Catherine Robson, who founded Affinity Private, has joined the EQT board. Robson began her career at Macquarie and founded boutique wealth ...

Fund manager hires from Paradice

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2020
... successful teams. She is focused and ensures the job gets done on time, with accurate results and with low risk to the organisation. "She has a keen interest in operations, project design and implementation. She is a fun, positive and energetic person ...