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IFM partners to launch global property manager

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 26 APR 2018
An Australian-based global fund manager with more than $105 billion under management has established a joint venture company with an unlisted property fund manager. IFM Investors and Industry Super Property Trust (ISPT) have established International ...

Adviser builds new practice under Elders banner

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
A Melbourne-based financial adviser is building out her own practice, joining the Elders Financial Planning dealer group. Becoming the 24th practice to join Elders since 2016, Marlene Zwarts has moved from a Millennium 3 firm to build out her own business ...

Pengana recruits former AFL player

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2018
Pengana Capital Group is boosting its Melbourne distribution team with two new hires. The first, Broc McCauley, joins Pengana as business development manager, responsible for servicing dealer groups, researchers, platforms and advisers in Victoria ...

Industry fund introduces chief customer role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2018
A $66 billion industry superannuation fund added a chief customer officer to its executive lineup, a move which also advances its advice offering. UniSuper has promoted executive manager, member and people services Lee Scales to the new role. She will ...

2018: The year of scaled advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2018
The scaled financial advice offering at a $66 billion industry superannuation fund is experiencing significant growth due to increased demand from younger members. According to UniSuper, demand for its scaled advice offering has increased more than ...

Older Aussies failing to account for longevity risk

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2018
Only half of Australia's over-50s have made financial plans in anticipation of living longer, according to National Seniors Australia. A new report shows while 85% of over-50s surveyed are aware their life expectancy at age 65 has increased by about ...

Alternatives manager acquired by listed startup incubator

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2017
An investment manager specialising in alternatives strategies for family offices and sophisticated investors was acquired by a listed startup incubator. Yonder and Beyond (YNB), which launched in 2014 and provides support services to startup businesses ...

Omega welcomes new portfolio management lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 DEC 2017
A former senior portfolio manager at IFM Investors is the new head of portfolio management at Omega Global Investors. Simon Tung brings over 20 years' experience across fixed income, equities and investment strategy, having also previously held roles ...

APRA announces new executive general manager

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has announced the appointment of a new executive general manager, strategy/chief risk officer. Therese McCarthy-Hockey, formerly of Deutsche Bank London, will be responsible for the supervision framework ...

Elders adds 22nd advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
A financial advice business in NSW's Riverina region became the 22nd practice to join Elders Financial Planning in the last 18 months. Albury Financial Planning, led by Brenden Maclean, has joined the dealer group which has "successfully built a truly ...