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Former Fidelity consultant joins Legg Mason

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2018
... manage the growing demand for our funds. After 11 years of investment and relationship experience in the US, he brings a keen knowledge of markets, a strong background in financial planning and is an articulate communicator." "These skills, when coupled ...

Corporate governance LIC slashes fees, appoints portfolio manager

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... 0.49% of gross assets to 0.19%. AQF chair Jeff Whalan explained that "investor appetite for index funds is strong and we are keen to provide better value for investors, grow our investor-base and build AQF's scale." "We believe that AQF's focus on both ...

Small cap veteran joins listed equities manager

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2017
... investing where there is least quality research being conducted by the market." "I am excited to be joining the Glennon team, and keen to focus on my core skill, identifying small and mid-cap stocks that the market has miss-valued," he said.

Western Asset hires investment specialist from UBS

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 MAY 2017
... created this role in response to the increased level of interests for our bond funds. In this low interest world investors are keen to construct a well-diversified and balanced portfolio and to utilise best of breed fixed income strategies. Jonathan ...

AMP Capital CIO departs in leadership reshuffle

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
... leaving. AMP Capital chief executive Adam Tindall said that during Beardow's time with the group, he was a positive force with "keen investment insights and leadership." In Beardow's stead, current head of global fixed income Simon Warner and global ...

Hunter Hall shareholders urged to hold the line

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017
... Hunter Hall and its fund investors to assist in managing a successful transition following Peter Hall's departure. "We are keen to work closely with the board of Hunter Hall International and its shareholders to ensure an outcome that is in the interests ...

Hunter Hall receives surprise new takeover bid

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
... Hunter Hall and its fund investors to assist in managing a successful transition following Peter Hall's departure. We are keen to work closely with the board of Hunter Hall International and its shareholders to ensure an outcome that is in the interests ...

TIAA appoints Franklin Templeton co-president

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2016
... board member for the US - India Business Council. Advani will report to TIAA chief executive Rob Leary, who said: "Vijay's keen insights, excellent strategic thinking and vast global experience will be invaluable to our clients and our high-performing ...

CommInsure sees adviser revamp

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 1 DEC 2016
... and benefits not available inside super, part of the premiums for the split cover can still be paid through super. "I was keen to hear advisers' feedback after each boardroom session and was pleased when an adviser told me they believed the innovative ...

Life insurance commissions bill passes lower house

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
... Financial Advisers chief executive Brad Fox said he was "looking forward to advisers having greater certainty and we are keen to see elements of the Life Insurance reform package progressing." Fox did note, though, that the new arrangements will require ...