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AIA sells super, investments business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 FEB 2022
... superannuation and investments business to Resolution Life. In an announcement today, AIA said the sale will allow the insurer to focus on its core business of life and health insurance and wellbeing services. AIA came to own the business through its ...

Cannon-Brookes invests in renewables transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022
... are a key part of transitioning Australia's energy networks and reducing the carbon intensity of the economy is a key focus of the strategy. AGL recently rejected a takeover bid from Cannon-Brookes and Brookfield, saying that the $7.50 offer price ...

BlackRock strengthens Australasia, APAC leadership

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2022
... sustainable investing." "I am very excited to be joining BlackRock and look forward to partnering with the team, with an immense focus on understanding client needs and delivering the firm's broad spectrum of investment capabilities through tailored ...

Bravura names APAC managing director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022
... scale its business in the region following increased demand for Sonata Alta and its Midwinter solutions. Dunn will also focus on accelerating existing opportunities in the market, Bravura said. Commenting on the appointment, Bravura chief executive Nick ...

International hiring spree: Robert Half

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022
Recruitment firm Robert Half is reporting that there is fierce demand for international talent as Australia's borders open this week. Robert Half estimates that the shortfall of international talent from two years of closed borders will take at least ...

Zurich makes leadership appointment

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 FEB 2022
... Zurich chief operating officer Hilary Bates said. "Suzi is an experienced executive and will bring with her a continued focus on empowering her team to deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, and a deep understanding of the Zurich business ...

Integrity Life grows distribution team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 21 FEB 2022
... insurers to the market, Integrity is a genuine, fresh alternative who is supporting partners (and their clients), so they can focus on what's most important, providing quality advice," Dowsing said. Gregory Nunan has been appointed business development ...

Magellan promises better investment performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 FEB 2022
... sharpen our investment processes to improve investment performance," Morton said. "There is no change in Magellan's focus on quality investment portfolios built at appropriate prices with portfolio construction also seeking to minimise risks of permanent ...

Advisers optimistic about revenue growth

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022
Financial advisers are expecting a bumper year ahead, optimistic that revenue and operations will improve as lockdowns lift and pandemic worries ease. The majority of advisers canvassed by CoreData and Colonial First State expressed this sentiment ...

WealthO2, ROAR and NEO merge

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 FEB 2022
... are a complete advice technology solutions provider as opposed to a product-style platform which seems to have lost their focus and the planner." ROAR chief executive Kevin Liao will remain with the newly merged company as executive director, software ...