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European robo-adviser eyes Australia, taps Westpac exec

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
The former head of Westpac's private banking business has brought a Belgium-based robo-adviser down under, and says industry super funds, major banks, broker businesses and dealer groups are already knocking at the door. With its Asia Pacific operations ...

AMP Capital revamps leadership team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2020
AMP Capital has announced a raft of changes to its leadership team, including several departures, as it looks to drive its next phase of growth. The fund manager has expanded its leadership team to ensure representation of both clients and investment ...

Mainstream funds under custody up 79%

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2020
Funds administration services provider Mainstream Group Holdings saw its funds under custody increase 79% during the June quarter, with net funds increasing by 36 compared to March 2020. Over the past 12 months, its funds under administration (FuA) ...

Saxo Markets adds options to platform

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2020
Multi-asset trading and investment platform provider Saxo Markets has added exchange traded options to its platform, giving clients the ability to gain exposure to the ASX without having to purchase shares directly. Options allow investors to hedge ...

Litigation funding fight heats up

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
The Senate Parliamentary Joint Committee, Corporations and Financial Services looking into litigation funding and the regulation of the class action industry sparked a heated debate today. Menzies Research Centre chief of staff James Mathias was questioned ...

Multi-boutique adds to US team

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2020
A local multi-boutique has appointed a managing director for Americas, in a newly-created role focussed on expanding its distribution in the region. Jeff Chapman - owned Bennelong Funds Management has appointed Daniel Allen as the managing director ...

Australian Unity rejigs executive lineup

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2020
Australian Unity has appointed a new chief executive for its wealth and capital markets business, as it also launches a new green bond fund backed by Crestone Wealth Management. Esther Kerr-Smith is moving into the role of chief executive for wealth ...

Vale Ian Perkins

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 6 JUL 2020
Australian financial services veteran Ian Perkins is being remembered for his warmth, passion and joy for life, after passing away suddenly on June 29. Perkins spent the last six years working with BNP Paribas Securities Services, where he was responsible ...

Schroders readies private assets offering

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2020
The global manager's Australian business has launched a private equity fund for sophisticated investors, with a private debt fund launch chalked in for the second half of the year. The Schroders Specialist Private Equity Fund (SSPEF) is an Australian-domiciled ...

Artisan teams up with Melbourne multi-boutique

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2020
The $172 billion global manager has signed an exclusive retail distribution deal with a Melbourne multi-boutique, as it eyes the adviser channel after raising $6 billion from local institutional investors. Copia Investment Partners will exclusively ...