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Former Mason Stevens chief sells boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
The investment management business founded by Mason Stevens' former chief executive and investments lead has been acquired by another boutique. Vincent Hua, who left Mason Stevens last year, has sold Peridot Investment Management (PIM) to AL Capital ...

Abolishing FDSs a major win: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
... with providing accurate documents to clients. The Financial Advice Association Australia general manager of transformation Phil Anderson said that FDSs are "incredibly difficult" to issue and that having one small error can invalidate the entire process. ...

IFM Investors welcomes global head of client solutions

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2023
London-based John Gee-Grant has been named head of global client solutions at IFM Investors. With over three decades of industry experience, Gee-Grant joins the Australian investment firm following a string of senior positions in sales, business strategy ...

Super fund members eye change

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023
The superannuation industry is witnessing a 13-year peak in members' intention to switch funds, according to the latest Super member engagement report by Investment Trends. The report revealed that this surge in switching intention aligns with a substantial ...

MA Financial acquires US credit manager

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
The listed fund manager is entering the US credit market through a buyout of New York asset manager Blue Elephant Capital Management (Blue Elephant). MA Financial is paying about $7.5 million for Blue Elephant, which was founded in 2013 and manages ...

RBA appointments prompt debate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
The decision by Treasury to appoint former Fair Work Commission president Iain Ross and former AustralianSuper chair Elana Rubin as part-time members of the RBA board has sparked debate. Following the release of the review of the Reserve Bank of Australia ...

Review calls for Reserve Bank overhaul

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2023
A major overhaul is in store for the Reserve Bank of Australia, with the widely anticipated review putting forth 51 recommendations, with particular consideration given to how cash rate decisions are made. Released today, An RBA fit for future comes ...

RBA reforms require bipartisan support: Chalmers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers intends to gain full support from all sides of politics before implementing the changes recommended by the panel tasked with reviewing the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Chalmers told a press conference yesterday that he will ...

Lonsec investments chief steps down

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 APR 2023
The long-serving chief investment officer of Lonsec will depart the research house in June to pursue another opportunity. Lukasz de Pourbaix, who is also an executive director, will finish up in mid-June after spending about 15 years with the firm. ...

Regal names investment director

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... equities. EPAM founder and chief investment officer Simon Walsh and his team will join Regal once the deal finalises, supporting Phil King in managing the ASX-listed Asian equity strategy (RG8), as well as other funds. Regal had about US$600 million ...