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First Sentier adds director

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021
... said there are growing opportunities for investments in water and water treatment infrastructure, especially with greater focus on a more circular economy in the US and Canada. "First Sentier Investors is widely recognised as a leader in infrastructure ...

Global institute launches free expat advice resources

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021
A global institute is opening its membership and resources for free to financial advisers who want to service Australian expatriates. The Global Financial Planning Institute (GFPI), which was established in September 2019, provides educational resources ...

Macquarie posts $3bn profit, makes hire

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021
... continued to perform well despite challenging market conditions, reflecting the diversity of our activities and ongoing focus on prudent risk management," Macquarie chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake said. In addition, the group announced its commitment ...

WTW launches working group

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021
... launched a working group that actively seeks opportunities in the public-private equity space. Established in March, one focus area for the working group is the potential for a new type of passive or beta offering within private equity that allows asset ...

UniSuper to open doors to public

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2021
... O'Sullivan said. "We are focused on, and driven by, members' best interests in everything we do. That singularity of focus is embedded deep in our DNA and culture." O'Sullivan said opening the fund coupled with the fact that the higher education ...

ANZ profits up 45%, dividends double

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... charge reflects the continued impact of government and bank support packages and our long-term strategy and disciplines focus on customer selection in institutional..." Cash profit was $2.99 billion, up 28% from $2.3 billion in 2H20. In the Australian ...

New Islamic advice group launches, hires from MSC

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... Hakan and the leadership team as Hejaz continues to create innovative new funds and solutions to everyday problems. A laser focus on what our Muslim and non-Muslim customers are actually looking for is exactly what the industry needs."

Australian Unity Bank hires sporting legend

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
Australian Unity has appointed a former Olympian and an Order of Australia recipient to lead its banking division. Kieren Perkins is to become the chief executive of Australian Unity Bank on July 1. He spent 12 years at NAB where he held managerial ...

AZ NGA acquires two advice practices

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
... expands our capacity for long-term growth," he said. "We have built a strong presence in New South Wales and Victoria, and our focus is increasingly on other capital cities and suburban corridors of growth. We continue to see plenty of potential opportunities." ...

Finance workers to quit over flexibility

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2021
A significant amount of banking and financial services workers are likely to leave their current job if they are not offered flexibility, new research from EY shows. EY data showed 62% of financial services workers will quit their role if they cannot ...