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FIIG snaps up Macquarie CIO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
Macquarie Bank chief investment officer and head of innovation Craig Swanger has taken on the role of head of markets at FIIG Securities. Swanger will be responsible for FIIG's sales and channel distribution business as well as risk management and product ...

MetLife CEO to join Financial Services Council board

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2013
... significant crossroad for financial services in Australia as it moves from a heavy focus on regulatory change to a time of innovation and the development of new market opportunities", Lieberman has held senior positions in the life industry in New Zealand ...

VC funds outperform, punch above their weight

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2013
... capital fund investors, as well as the investee companies themselves. "The venture capital industry is vital for true innovation in Australia. VC-backing has been the catalyst for ideas being transformed into commercial realities, creating new highly-skilled ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2013
... Australia Bank's business customer satisfaction ratings and the ASX launches exchange-traded bonds. John McGagh, Head of Innovation for Rio Tinto and Gavin Yeates, Vice President Mine Optimisation at BHP Billitonare both slated to address the Austmine ...

Wealth of opportunities for Aussie asset managers overseas

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAY 2013
... estimated market cap of $10.6 billion. Despite its scale, Himbury said that US institutional investors were crying out for innovation. "The US is so underinvested in infrastructure and many Aussie managers have expertise they can offer. There are also ...

Rainmaker Excellence Awards 2013

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAY 2013
... Finalists CIO/COO Of The Year La Trobe Financial BetaShares PR campaign BetaShares Cook For Your Career HOSTPLUS Best Innovation of the Year Winner Financial Freedom Brand and Concept Store Design Hillross Financial Services Finalists Private Word magazine ...

Fund managers tip great returns on US investments

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2013
... Richard Lewis said the shale gas revolution would help re-industrialise the US. "The US has always been a champion of innovation and looks set to continue to lead from the front in this area which will further boost the economy," he said. Threadneedle ...

State Super FS appoints Mercer new asset consultant

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2013
... former asset consultant Russell Investments and will work with the fund to enhance investment performance, deliver innovation through its diversified funds and create optimal solutions for retiree members. SSFS chief investment officer Damian Graham ...

Apps disappoint despite vast tech spend

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2013
... applications that stand out from the crowd is becoming increasingly difficult," continued Slessor. "Balancing cost, innovation, access to all and internal expertise are some of the issues that financial institutions face," she added. Driven by the need ...

IPA and SPAA sign SMSF collaboration agreement

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 19 APR 2013
... to support the small and medium accounting practice sectors and the services provided by SPAA. Our focus is to drive innovation in the way the profession is supported to help our members who in turn assist the growth of their clients." SPAA Chief Executive ...