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QSuper commits to ESG, creates new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2017
... Queensland Government, Molinari worked as a responsible investment analyst at Sarasin & Partners. She also completed consultancy work with Willis Towers Watson and a research fellowship with the United Nations, contributing to a UN Environment Program ...

The era of the retirement consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
... boomers is paving the way for the creation of the 'retirement consultant.' According to a new paper from actuarial consultancy Milliman, the need for the assistance of a consultant focused solely on the implications of drawdown is growing as Australia's ...

First-mover advantage key to smart beta ETFs

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
... ground, a report shows. The findings were part of the latest industry insights report from London-based research and consultancy firm ETFGI. The group found that with total assets of $690 billion as at November 2016, the 'smart beta' category is fast ...

Rejected TPD claims deemed fair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 JAN 2017
... claimants being notified. EY said the findings of the review were consistent with an earlier review undertaken by the consultancy firm in August 2016 which found BTFG's assessment of claims to be of a very high standard, demonstrating "a broad minded ...

Aussie advice firm sold to US risk manager

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 JAN 2017
Brisbane-based wealth management consultancy Complete Financial Balance is being acquired by the Australian arm of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. The transaction marks a continued Australian expansion for the US-owned AJG. The firm acquired Perth-based workplace ...

Australia lags in infrastructure returns

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... index predicts that by 2026 Australia will fall to 23rd for total returns from built assets. Director, built asset consultancy at Arcadis Asia Pacific Gareth Robbins said: "In resource and manufacturing focused areas of Australia the emphasis will be ...

FPA reveals awards shortlist

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
... to the FPA Professionals Congress. The FPA Professional Practice of the Year will also receive a $10,000 business consultancy package donated by Business Health. Shortlist for the 2016 awards: FPA Certified Financial Planner Professional of the Year ...

JANA strengthens consultancy team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 OCT 2016
JANA has appointed two new consultants. David Surridge recently joined the investment consulting firm as a senior consultant, responsible for some of JANA's Sydney and New Zealand clients. Surridge's new role involves interacting with trustees, investment ...

ASFA names KPMG partner as new CEO

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 5 SEP 2016
... stepped down in July after nine years with the industry body. Dr. Martin Fahy, who is currently a partner in management consultancy at KPMG, will step into the role from 1 November. In his present role he works with clients across the financial services ...

Evergreen appoints asset committee members

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2016
Family office and advice-focused boutique investment consultancy Evergreen Consultants has finalised its asset allocation committee. The committee members are Evergreen co-founder Angela Ahston, former Fiji Provident Fund chief investment officer Tom ...