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Shaw and Partners appoints CIO

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2017
Boutique investment firm Shaw and Partners appointed Martin Crabb as its chief investment officer. Prior to his promotion, Crabb served as head of research for six years. He's held senior roles at Macquarie namely as an executive director, and led teams ...

Orbis launches fund for retail investors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017
Global investment manager Orbis is expanding its offering for retail investors with the launch of an Australian version of the Orbis Global Equity Fund. The fund, which has been available to Australian wholesale investors such as super funds since 2005 ...

Countplus chair steps down after 11 years

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
The founder and chair of Countplus is retiring today and his successor is stepping up to the plate. Barry Lambert, who established and chaired the ASX-listed wealth management firm as a subsidiary of the now CBA-owned Count Financial in 2006, said his ...

Banks must overhaul product-based incentives

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
Retail banking practices don't carry "significant systemic risks" that deliver poor customer outcomes, an independent review has found. Some current practices however, are promoting unacceptable behaviours inconsistent with good customer outcomes and ...

New CFO for Charter Hall

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
... a great benefit to the group," Harrison said. Proutt will replace head of group finance Anne Edwards and group treasurer Phil Schretzmeyer, who will both continue as joint CFOs until August.

Australian Ethical Super leads new green bond

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... buildings held in the fund's portfolio. The issuance matures on April 21, 2027. Australian Ethical Investment managing director Phil Vernon said: "Investment in quality green bonds helps drive essential capital to the climate solutions and energy efficient ...

AFA launches female excellence in advice award

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... the financial advice sector by encouraging more women to enter the industry and to take leadership roles. AFA chief officer Phil Kewin emphasised the importance of an advice profession that reflects diversity in all aspects, adding "excellence in female ...

Wealth management firm expands

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
Wealth management firm Morgans Financial is expanding its presence in Queensland region of Stanthorpe. The firm, which has more than 60 offices nationwide, will service clients in the local government area of almost 36,000. Morgans Financial director ...

CFSGAM grows global fixed income team

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) launched a new high-yield team in an effort to build its global fixed income footprint. Known as First State Investments outside of Australia and based in New York, the team of five will manage sub-investment ...

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
Leading Australian philanthropists were honoured for the impact of their giving at the 2017 Philanthropy Australia Awards held this week in Melbourne. The prestigious 2017 Leading Philanthropist Award went to documentary filmmaker Ian Darling who has ...