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Three universities ditch financial planning courses

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2024
... Planning), Queensland University of Technology provided a Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) with nine units of specialisation, while the University of Tasmania runs the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning as well as the Ethics for Professional ...

New shareholder, governance services firm enters market

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2024
... meetings," Stanghieri added. "PGS Advisers is positioned to be that trusted partner, offering a level of focus and specialisation that sets us apart in the market." Stanghieri expertise spans across proxy solicitation, governance advisory, shareholder ...

Count reports strong results on back of Diverger acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... of creating an integrated system with a greatly expanded services segment. "We are particularly pleased with our specialisation in the delivery of education and expertise to all accountants and financial advisers." Count declared a final dividend of ...

IFS launches two courses with Kaplan

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2024
... foundational module that introduces newly hired employees to the superannuation industry. The second, General Advice Specialisation - Superannuation, meets Regulatory Guide 146 general advice requirements and teaches students how to engage clients effectively ...

Advent International lands in Australia, names MD

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2024
... at scale and build businesses," Jalan said. Dixon said: "Advent has excellent global experience and sub-sector specialisation, which will add further depth and sophistication to the local market. Together, we will look to invest and build forward-looking ...

Local Aviva Investors managing director to exit

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024
... said. "The introduction of this new model is in response to growing demand from investors for increased asset class specialisation, creating comprehensive and consistent coverage for Aviva Investors clients across all Asia Pacific markets." Jackson joined ...

MA Financial buys $96m hotel to seed fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 6 FEB 2024
... expected to generate strong risk-adjusted returns for fund investors. "Accommodation hotels fit perfectly within our specialisation as an alternative real estate asset manager, where we add value by identifying unique situations and actively managing ...

Wealth firm awards CFS Edge mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023
... always been dedicated to continuously improving outcomes for our clients and team. We view investment in capability, specialisation and technology coupled with open architecture central to achieving our aspirations in this space." Viridian has 350 staff ...

Ironbark, Invest Blue to create $64bn powerhouse

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
... Australia. Ironbark chief executive Chris Larsen said the partnership brings together several areas of professional specialisation under one umbrella to meet evolving consumer needs and expectations while delivering an enhanced client experience. "The ...

Industry mega trends impacting distribution roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... asset manager prepares for rugged market conditions amidst dislocation driven by internalisation and increased specialisation. The doubling of the sales headcount marks one of Natixis' biggest expansions locally and happens just as the asset manager ...