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AustralianSuper appoints Europe head of investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2018
... mergers, stiff competition and increased internalisation of investment functions. He was tasked with transforming the business from a successful advisory practice into a dynamic and sophisticated financial services consulting practice. Prior to Frontier ...

Northern Trust appoints head of Australasia

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2018
Northern Trust has appointed a new head of its Australasia business, succeeding Madeleine Senior. Angelo Calvitto will take over responsibility for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, having joined Northern Trust in 2008. He was most recently ...

BTFG names insurers on expanded APL

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2018
... Plans, underwritten by Westpac Life from 19 March 2018. BTFG said the new partnership will include a training and education program for its advisers, including risk awareness to support client relationships. Training on the products will be available ...

The next generation of adviser and client

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
... taking steps to widen the entry door for women is vital to the positive progression of female advisers and traditional business models. State Street Global Advisors' SPDR business is urging the global advice industry to adopt a more inclusive approach ...

Eaton Vance subsidiary appoints COO

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 JAN 2018
... innovative research processes, intellectual capital and our strategic plan for sustained, long-term growth of Calvert's business." Last year, Calvert announced it would be assisting in underwriting the launch of Morningstar's program to better prepare ...

Financial Standard's top stories of 2017

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 22 DEC 2017
... long-serving industry executives passing the baton and sweeping reforms. The top 10 stories were: 1.GROW Super opens for business (23 May) Is it any wonder, that with all the newly-formed superannuation funds and products to hit the marketplace in 2017 ...

As one door opens, another closes at FEW

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2017
... to consult directly to organisations, and although FEW is a separate initiative, having a recruitment component to the business could be a conflict in the future. "We are ending it now to avoid any concerns. We want members and sponsors to feel comfortable ...

Advisers require entrepreneurial hat

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
... Association Professionals Congress to take a close look at how they identify themselves - as a financial planner or a business owner. For some time, Hawthorn-based Graham used to see herself as a financial planner and not an entrepreneur. The change ...

Financial Executive Women grows advisory board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
... body to assist in the positive progression of women in financial services. Over 20 of IRESS' female leaders across the business are members of FEW, with Vigilante saying: "The opportunity this community provides to network and develop, along with the ...

Grant Thornton affirms indigenous commitment with new partner

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2017
... Diversified advisory and wealth management firm Grant Thornton Australia is furthering its commitment to the indigenous business community with the appointment of a partner to its Cairns office. Former registrar of indigenous corporations Anthony Beven ...