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FPA calls for stronger experience pathway

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 FEB 2022
The Financial Planning Association of Australia said it does not agree with the proposed changes to the experience pathway, claiming it would undermine the road to professionalism. Newly appointed chief executive Sarah Abood criticised the federal government's ...

Mercer nabs Lonsec consultant

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 31 JAN 2022
... a breadth of experience across managed accounts and consulting clients. "Our clients will benefit from both his deep technical knowledge and consulting experience, having provided strategic and investment advice to large investment managers, superannuation ...

Environmental goals edge out social issues

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2022
... easier to define compared to social factors, thus making it relatively seamless to incorporate in investment processes. Technical solutions for environmental problems are also readily available compared to finding solutions to social problems, which ...

GAM bolsters distribution team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... New Zealand," Zaika said. "Advisers are increasingly adopting sophisticated investment strategies and Daniel's strong technical background will be extremely valuable as we seek to provide solutions to meet their needs." Sharp joins from Apostle Funds ...

Inflation to retreat in 2022: Fund manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 JAN 2022
... particularly as a small open economy. But we also need to be cognisant of the important differences - cyclical as well as technical (the treatment of housing, like including what an owner of a house would otherwise be paying in rent, and the inclusion ...

Most paraplanners will not become financial advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2022
... Paraplanner Hub Survey, they suggest more needs to be done about supporting career progression of paraplanners by providing technical support, development, and education. Paraplanners that have the biggest desire to move to adviser roles are employed ...

Positive hiring outlook for 2022: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
... was closely followed by reskilling/upskilling existing employees (36%) and finding candidates who possess the right technical skills (36%). "Competition for talent is strong, and professionals with in-demand skills are aware of the hiring market challenges ...

Not all tech created equal: Principal

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2022
With a surge of US tech stocks on the rise, Principal Global Investors (PGI) chief strategist Seema Shah stresses the need to be discerning when evaluating them. A jump in bond yields has seen technology stocks become collateral damage and underperforming ...

Zurich makes key health appointments

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 13 JAN 2022
... Life Re Africa. Zurich said Monday will be charged with building out an internal team of doctors to provide Zurich with technical expertise across its business in his new role. Pierce, meanwhile, will support the marketing and communications of Zurich's ...

Pandemic sees boom in voluntary super contributions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022
... the financially vulnerable, with many withdrawing from their superannuation to access much needed funds," AMP head of technical strategy for superannuation John Perri said. "What is pleasing is that following the initial COVID period we have now seen ...