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Former BlackRock managing director joins IOOF

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2016

BlackRock's former managing director, head of wholesale advisory and iShares, Mark Oliver, has joined IOOF as general manager - distribution. The appointment follows the creation of a new wealth management division in December 2015 and the subsequent ...

Active and passive funds are not mutually exclusive

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2014

... out on the benefits that arise from blending the two approaches, according to BlackRock Australia's head of retail Mark Oliver. He argues that active funds are best considered for asset classes that are difficult to represent with an index, such as some ...

Fund managers rethink distribution approach after FoFA

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2013

... and Clients in March to "ensure that the communications are open between the two teams," BlackRock managing director Mark Oliver said. "The way we approach clients post-GFC and post-FoFA is different, we work in a continuously changing environment and ...

Advisers still servicing few wealthy clients

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 25 NOV 2013

... those on lower incomes. "These figures show that there is still room for opportunity," BlackRock managing director Mark Oliver told Financial Standard. "New developments such as scaled advice will make it easier for advisers to provide specific advice ...

BlackRock head of multi-manager departs

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2013

... opportunities. Phillips finished with BlackRock on 25 June 2013. Commenting on Phillips' departure BlackRock head of retail Mark Oliver said, "We wish Scott all the best in his future endeavours. "We are committed to providing clients with the same quality ...

SelfWealth announces tie up with iShares

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 18 APR 2013

... managing director Andrew Ward said. Ward has committed to a long-term partnership with iShares. Australia head of iShares Mark Oliver said the SelfWealth platform was like Facebook for separately managed accounts (SMAs). "SelfWealth's functionality means ...

Smart beta ETF take-up to double in 2013

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2013

... launched its own smart beta ETF in Australia, the UBS IQ Research Preferred Australian Share Fund in October 2012. Mark Oliver, managing director of iShares, says that the most popular smart beta products in the Australian market have been in equity ...

Still pent-up demand as ETFs celebrate record year

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2013

... BlackRock. ASX-listed ETPs attracted new assets of US$97.7 million in January to reach total assets of US$6.9 billion. Mark Oliver, head of iShares in Australia, said: " Local investors have been largely focused on International Equity and Income-oriented ...

ETP flows eclipse 2011 totals

BEN COLLINS | WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012

... months to the end of October. "Global trends identified in the report are being broadly echoed in Australia," said Mark Oliver, head of iShares Australia. "Local ETPs are a fast-growing investment product category having recorded more than 20 percent ...

Hybrid securities back in favour

LINDA HAUSKEN | MONDAY, 8 OCT 2012

... or convertible preference shares and generally offer investors bond-like returns while carrying equity-like risks. Mark Oliver, managing director at iShares said that the recent rush of hybrids reflects pent up investor demand for high yields and greater ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | 12:42PM

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI | 12:34PM

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI | 12:17PM

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA | 12:29PM

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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