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DWS appoints new local chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024
DWS has appointed Lidia Tomova as its new chief executive in Australia, from 1 March 2024. Pending regulatory approval, Tomova will also be appointed as chair of DWS Investments Australia. She will also continue in her role as head of coverage, Australia ...

A quarter of advised Australians nervous about retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024
... as an area they wish to improve, highlighting the work we must do as an industry to safeguard retirees' golden years and foster a better, happier retirement. "Reassuringly retirees felt their happiness would improve with access to the right financial ...

Charter Hall acquires stake in hotel REIT

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 APR 2024
Charter Hall Group is paying $96.9 million for a stake in a REIT that invests in hotels, pubs, and motels across Australia. The joint venture between Charter Hall and its Charter Hall Retail REIT (CQR) bought the 14.8% stake in Hotel Property Investments ...

Allianz Retire+ names wealth management distribution chief

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
... executives to the newly created role of head of group retirement solutions for client delivery. Catherine van der Veen and Lucy Foster share the position, managing client relationships, onboarding key partners, and overseeing new clients within the business' ...

Low-margin clients hurt practice valuations

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
Lower fee-paying clients are severely affecting financial advice practices' bottom line and ultimately drag business valuations, a new analysis reveals. The latest Advice practice acquisition, sale & valuation guide from Centurion Market Makers highlights ...

Coastal Advice Group merges with Compass Financial Management

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
Coastal Advice Group (CAG) has continued its expansion plans by announcing it has merged with Port Macquarie financial advice firm Compass Financial Management. This comes after CAG also acquired both RI Advice Brighton and Wealth for Life Financial ...

SMSFA reappoints Hay-Bartlem as chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... ongoing success of the annual conference is because of its members, their dedication to professionalism, and ability to foster a sense of community. "As an association, we will continually work to promote the professionalism and integrity of the sector ...

AI poses potential challenge to financial stability: Gensler

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
... Gensler described AI as having "tremendous opportunities for humanity," noting that it could drive economic efficiencies and foster financial inclusion. Gensler pointed out that AI has already transformed the landscape of robo-advice and brokerage apps. ...

Centric hires chief client officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
Martin Morris will become Centric's chief client officer after a six-month stint at Sequoia Financial Group (Sequoia). In his new role, Morris will lead efforts to strengthen Centric's relationships with its clients and improve their overall ...

NAB names new chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
... simplification and exceeding customer expectations." Chronican said it's particularly pleasing that McEwan has been able to foster internal talent, enabling the board to find his replacement from within the bank. "He has been a stabilising force for ...
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