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CBA risk officer retires

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 JAN 2016
... analytics. He will also be a director on subsidiary boards. "During his eight years as group chief risk officer, Alden has made a major contribution to the CBA Group, during some very challenging times in global financial services," Narev said. CBA group ...

Hedge funds up 2.4% in 2015

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2016
Globally hedge funds were up 2.4% net of fees in 2015, according to Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) research. AIMA's research is based on the hedge funds that reported performance to HedgeFund Intelligence in 2015, accounting for ...

Legg Mason makes three acquisitions

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2016
... mergers and acquisitions intensify and global asset manager Legg Mason has already jumped on board, recently making three major announcements. From its Baltimore offices Legg Mason announced it will acquire a majority equity interest (83%) in New York-based ...

Spring FG prepares fintech launches with appointment

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2016
Spring Financial Group has appointed a head of marketing and communications to launch the firm's range of fintech services and market the rollout of franchised wealth management branches. Joining the Australian Securities Exchange-listed company in ...

AustralianSuper makes major play for King's Cross

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 JAN 2016
... said the decision to increase the fund's investment in King's Cross "underlines our commitment to acquiring core assets in major international cities with trusted and experienced local partners that will deliver long-term returns for our members in retirement." ...

ING DIRECT announces new CEO

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JAN 2016
... first day of business," Katz said. Richtor led India's ING Vysya as managing director and non-executive director through a major turnaround between 2006 and 2009, also leading ING commercial and retail banking operations across Asia between 2009 and ...

CBA innovation hubs go global

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2016
... one year, the Sydney innovation lab hosted over 40,000 guests, successfully built a live blockchain and collaborated with major Australian corporates, government organisations and universities to experiment with future technology," Rosmarin said. Australian ...

ETFs benefit from market volatility: SSGA

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... of stocks on the ASX200 rising. Even Australia's banking sector, which up until recently has been relatively immune from major global economic shocks, is showing signs of stress with shares in Australia's largest bank, CBA, falling below $80 in January ...

Time running out to book places for Chief Economists Forum

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2016
... independent economist and master of ceremonies for the breakfast event, Saul Eslake, has revealed what he expects to be the major talking points. The upcoming forum will take place in Melbourne on 2 February at Crown Towers and in Sydney on 4 February ...

20pct tax rebate is budget neutral: FSC

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JAN 2016
... volatility in the share and property markets. More broadly, we must consider if it is appropriate for employers to bear the major direct burden of the superannuation levy."