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DWS names APAC chief investment officer, real estate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2024
... experience join our Sydney headquarters, further strengthening the DWS Australia franchise," Tomova said. "His extensive knowledge and proven ability as a real estate chief investment officer will further enrich not only the wider APAC business, but ...

Platform reveals advice firms' top issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
... advice technology, and superannuation are top of mind for financial advisers who want to improve their aptitude and knowledge, according to professional networking platform Ensombl. The analysis of adviser conversations stemming from 8750 Ensombl members ...

Calls for a simplified path to financial advice

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... courses which suit many participants," she said. Abood said an important aspect of the proposal is recognising core knowledge areas essential for all financial advisers, regardless of their specialty-whether stockbrokers, comprehensive financial advisors ...

Advisers urgently call on Treasury to recognise degrees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
... experience of lawyers and nurses and all their prior learning was recognised as equating to a qualification and their knowledge and skill would be utilised, including in mentoring the next generation." Financial Standard is the media partner of the Stockbrokers ...

ASIC issues warning over scammers using fake AFSLs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2024
ASIC has issued a fresh warning over the increase in the sophistication of fake bond and term deposit scams. ASIC said scammers are impersonating little-known legitimate financial services businesses, often those without a website or digital footprint. ...

Advisers urged to capitalise on HNW interest in alternatives

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2024
High-net-worth (HNW) investors are the largest market for alternative assets, drawn by the potential for diversified risk-adjusted returns and superior yields in an environment where traditional investments may underperform, according to a report by ...

Almost one third fail adviser exam

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024
... Nearly 20,000 or 92% of candidates who have sat the exam have passed, demonstrating they have the skills to apply their knowledge of advice construction, ethics and legal requirements to the practical scenarios tested in the exam, ASIC said. "This is ...

Citi Australia managing director takes on expanded remit

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2024
... Chang. "She [Ashton] is an outstanding leader with a proven track record, and our clients will benefit from her extensive knowledge and experience," Chang said. "Our clients have increasingly complex needs, and in this role, Nicki will work closely with ...

DWS appoints new local chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 APR 2024
... enhance the brand's presence and promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Leveraging her in-depth knowledge of both the global franchise and the local market, Tomova will play a pivotal role in fostering connections between the ...

GIP Australia Fund surpasses new milestone

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 APR 2024
... its global reach. "We are excited by this successful fundraise, as we believe our team's expertise and in-depth sector knowledge, combined with their ability to leverage GIP's best-in-class infrastructure investing capabilities, will allow us to deliver ...