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Viridian opens new offices

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
In some pre-holiday spending, Viridian Advisory over 20 new offices in November, and is looking to launch a mobile app in 2020, says chief executive Glenn Calder. The new locations will house advisers that Viridian picked up last year when it acquired ...

Aussie investment gurus delve into alternatives

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
Australia's investment elite are backing alternatives over the coming year and a half, with an eye towards mitigating market volatility and generating solid returns. Real assets such as infrastructure and real estate continue to be the Australian investor's ...

Millions up in smoke in cannabis scam

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... himself and a yacht for Russell. Griffithe also allegedly deposited approximately US $1.7 million into Russell's personal bank accounts. To create the illusion that the marijuana business was profitable and paying dividends as promised, Griffithe ...

Class action accuses NAB of super rip-off

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
Maurice Blackburn Lawyers today filed a class action on behalf of more than 330,000 National Australia Bank superannuation customers. The action relates to MasterKey Business Super and Personal Super account holders and accuses NAB of breaching its ...

Chief economist update: Equity markets struck by coronavirus

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... per cent fall in world output. But this one I found on the internet - reportedly a comment made by an FX strategist at Saxo Bank -- takes the cake, saying: "A response to a serious outbreak threat could mushroom into a major economic catastrophe as even ...

Zenith bolsters team, hints at expansion

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
... investment management, professional series and wrap platform businesses from 1994 to 2011. He then moved to National Australia Bank's debt markets and asset management businesses before joining ARCO. "We're long-term believers in the value of financial ...

Fixed income giant names Australia head

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2020
A global fixed income investment manager has named its new Australia head, promoting the incumbent to a regional leadership role. PIMCO managing director and co-head of Asia-Pacific portfolio management Rob Mead is set to head PIMCO's Australia ...

Spaceship goes on executive hiring spree

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
... deliver the best possible products to our customers." Formerly finance director of Macquarie Group's UK Green Investment Bank, McHale brings more than 25 years of experience across financial services in the UK and Australia to the firm, including experiences ...

NAB hires to improve governance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
The National Australia Bank has appointed a new non-executive director with an extensive history in banking, risk management and governance. Simon McKeon will step into his new role effective 3 February 2020, after gaining regulatory approval, while ...

Aussie share funds boast stellar 2019

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 20 JAN 2020
Managed funds focusing on the Aussie share market have boasted a stellar 2019, with more than 10 funds returning more than 30% for the year before fees. The new research comes out of global consulting firm Mercer, who released its latest Australian ...