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Billionaire quant investing legend Jim Simons dies

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2024
... Technologies, a hedge fund that became one of the most profitable firms in history, has died at the age of 86. Simons began his career as a mathematician, earning a mathematics degree from MIT in 1958 and a PhD from UC Berkeley in 1961 at the age of ...

Rest adds to C-suite with new appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2024
... and within legal and human resources, concluding her tenure as head of people services and governance. Murrell began her career in employment law with Herbert Smith Freehills before moving into the financial services sector.

Rahmani takes up post at Magellan

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2024
... confident that she will succeed and deliver positive outcomes for shareholders over what I hope will be a rewarding and long career for her at Magellan," Formica said in previously announcing her appointment. Rahmani finished up at Maple-Brown Abbott ...

HESTA names chief financial officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2024
... health purchasing strategy and built relationships with providers, industry associations and regulators. Earlier in her career, she spent six years at the Commonwealth Bank as a healthcare analyst and project manager at Australia's anti-trust regulator. ...

Chief member officer leaves Insignia Financial

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2024
... Insignia chair Allan Griffiths noted Hampshire's significant practical and executive experience following an extensive career in financial services. "We are delighted to have Jodie join the board and look forward to her contribution," he said. The ...

Schroders chief flags retirement

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2024
... driven the implementation of our successful growth strategy, with his exemplary leadership team." Harrison, who started his career as a graduate at Schroders, said it was the right time for the board to begin searching for a successor and to do so transparently ...

ESG professionals' salary guide revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
... survey found there were multiple reasons why an ESG professional might be considering a role change. Salary increases and career development continued to be leading motivators, with 37% and 39% respectively. But on the rise, was the desire for flexible ...

Australians need $1.6m for comfortable retirement: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2024
... ingredient to a happy retirement. Being financially secure came in second for 58%. "Another issue is for a lot of people their career has given rise to a sense of meaning or purpose and going cold turkey at retirement can be very disruptive. So, a key ...

Two Brisbane advice firms merge

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2024
... helped trained EWM's fifth Professional Year candidate. "Philosophically we want a strong, stable team and having good career paths for the younger generation is a key part of that," he said. EWM has offices in Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle, and Brisbane ...

Vale Wayne McGauley

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2024
... away over the weekend. Most recently the head of distribution at Wheelhouse Partners, McGauley had a long and successful career in the financial services industry spanning close to three decades. Prior to Wheelhouse Partners, McGauley was the head of ...