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JANA chief investment officer resigns

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2021
... integral role at JANA. "Over the past three years, JANA has been on a journey that has seen us examine our processes and focus on new and better ways to build on our already market-leading insights," Lamborn said. "As an organisation, we look forward ...

Vanguard UK upends cost of advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2021
... hard-earned retirement savings," he said. Asked if Australia can expect this offering soon, the fund manager said that its current focus on the local market remains on supporting third-party advisers, launching Vanguard Super offer and continuing to ...

MLC GM joins dealer group

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2021
The former general manager of MLC Financial Planning and the MLC advice network has jumped to a dealer group aligned with a real estate agent. Wealth Market, which is associated with Ray White and Loan Market, has appointed Jasia Fabig as national practice ...

FSC proposes new advice model

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 APR 2021
... out its recommendations in a new green paper, Affordable and accessible advice, underpinned by Rice Warner and a consumer-focus group. The FSC is calling for a simpler advice model that is consistent with the new Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) ...

Regulator frets over SPAC boom

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 16 APR 2021
... SPAC boom, so it is important that safe harbour laws are revisited to make sure investors are protected. The SEC's renewed focus on SPACs comes as Citigroup's quarterly results made it clear that the world's largest financial institutions are benefiting ...

Citi to exit consumer banking in Australia

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 16 APR 2021
Citigroup's quarterly results included news the banking giant is undertaking a strategic overhaul of its global consumer banking division. This will mean Citi is exiting consumer banking entirely in a number of markets including Australia. China, India ...

Equity Trustees adds new client

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021
... approach throughout the launch project. Their commitment, knowledge and experience simplified the process and enabled us to focus on developing the strategy and interacting with our investors," said Gate Capital Group director Justin Jenk. In March ...

Citi research head jumps to MST

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021
... 200. "He is one of the most respected analysts in the whole of the Australian market," Satur said. "Clients want him to focus on what he does best." MST launched just four years ago and now has 140 clients. Satur said the firm's strategy is to hire the ...

ClearView adds advice growth role

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 APR 2021
... company's commitment to building a scalable financial advice business. "We are not seeking thousands of advisers but rather our focus is on creating a select community of quality professional businesses using our services," he said. "Over the past few ...

Fidante signs on new boutique

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2021
... among institutional and wholesale clients in Australia and New Zealand. As a significant player in the market, Fidante's focus on partnering with specialist asset managers matches our own position as a specialist manager focusing on the transition to ...