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QIC appoints general manager

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
... has appointed a general manager for capital solutions, and an investment director in its state investments team. Katrina King moved into the role of general manager, capital solutions, reporting to QIC's executive director for client solutions and ...

Super fund satisfaction mixed, SMSFs unhappy

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
... say they are unsure, further highlighting the need to alleviate members' knowledge gaps," Investment Trends senior analyst King Loong Choi said. He added this is why it is important for super funds to provide members with opportunities to educate themselves ...

Westpac names chief financial officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2020
Westpac has today announced a new chief financial officer, hiring from KPMG. Westpac chief executive Peter King announced Michael Rowland will be taking on the position, subject to regulatory approval. King said Rowland brings deep experience across ...

Chief economist update: UK plans for jobs

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2020
The United Kingdom has followed the script dictated by the coronavirus pandemic in much of the world. On March 23, the government imposed strict lockdown measures, giving "bobbies" power to fine people leaving their homes for "non-essential" reasons. ...

Vanguard adds to Aussie executive lineup

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020
Vanguard has appointed a new lead for its Personal Investor business, as the incumbent steps down for opportunities abroad. Balaji Gopal has been appointed as Vanguard Australia's new head of Personal Investor, and will also join the investment ...

Chief economist update: COVID-19 nightmare makes Brexit a dream

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
June 23 marks the fourth year anniversary of Brexit - the day a referendum was held (and Britons voted in favour of) the United Kingdom leaving the European Union (EU). The uncertainty (horror) of it all sent Sterling's effective exchange rate diving ...

Government announces fresh crackdowns on foreign investments

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2020
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced a major crackdown on foreign investment in Australia, including new overriding "last resort powers" which will allow him to force foreign divestment in exceptional cases. The reforms to the country's foreign ...

38 staff punished over AUSTRAC scandal: Westpac

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2020
... deficient financial crime processes, compounded by poor individual judgements," the bank said. Westpac chief executive, Peter King, said the management accountability assessment, conducted with external assistance, looked back over 10 years and where ...

Newgate fund starts new life

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2020
Equity Trustees has handed over the management of Newgate Real Estate and Infrastructure Fund to a new manager, as Newgate Capital announces its intention to retire from the fund. Starting July 1, the fund will be folded into the Sanlam Real Assets ...

Westpac hunts new insto bank chief

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020
... information officer Craig Bright said they would be leaving the big bank for new roles overseas. Westpac chief executive Peter King thanked Cobley for her contribution. "Lyn navigated institutional banking during a period of intense global competitive ...