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Veteran WTW investments head departs

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2017
... Investment business and to help Willis Towers Watson build its reputation as one of the most respected investment consultants in Asia Pacific," Denning added. WTW has also appointed a new head of investments for Asia: Jayne Bok, who is currently head ...

HESTA appoints new insurer

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2017
... landscape and insurance trends. It added that a comprehensive tender was undertaken and it was supported by external consultants. HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said insurance through super provides vital 24/7 protection and peace of mind for many ...

Property investment manager broadens regional presence

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... multi-year strategy to broaden our presence in this important region and continue to serve our partners (clients and consultants). "We are delighted Beau will lead our efforts to enhance our market presence and offer Heitman's innovative investment solutions ...

First home buyers: Devil is in the detail for super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
Asset consultants and industry associations alike are applauding the introduction of the First Home Super Savers Scheme which they say will help young people to get a foothold in the property market. The scheme, announced as part of the Federal Budget ...

Investment consultant strengthens Australian team

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2017
... M&G investments where he was responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with UK and global investment consultants. He has also held institutional roles at Schroders and Legal and General Investment Management in London. In May last year ...

Super funds receive guidance on RG97

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
... regulator's transition period beginning 1 March 2017. RG97 has caused angst among the industry with associations and asset consultants previously cautioning the new regulations. Speaking at The Superannuation Opportunity forum in November, Frontier Advisors ...

Aviva funds receive Lonsec and Zenith tick

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
... Return and AIMS Target Income funds recommended by Lonsec and Zenith. The recognition by retail and institutional consultants of our investment team and our risk management framework serves as a great endorsement of our investment proposition," Aviva ...

Merlicek to retire, IOOF appoints new CIO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON AND DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2017
... other person for your life. It's been carried through in my team building, people have said to me, fund managers and consultants, that I've had great teams," Merlicek told FS Super. In many respects Merlicek has acted on this statement, with IOOF appointing ...

Infocus scores exclusive referral to 450 offices nationwide

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2017
... global accounting firm. NYSE-listed H&R Block, which opened its doors in Australia in 1971, employs over 2000 tax consultants throughout the country and prepares more than 800,000 tax returns each year. Under the referral arrangement, H&R Block accountants ...

Zurich hire grows retail risk business

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
... Sydney, where he was responsible for marketing the firm's equity fixed income and alternative strategies to investment consultants, endowments, foundations, corporate, public, and industry funds' superannuation plans.