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Multi-asset results mixed in COVID-19 sell-off

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020
... expecting, but nevertheless, internal allocations to Schroders Australian Equity helped buffer the fall due to enhanced focus on quality metrics such as low financial leverage and higher cash holdings." Despite conservative strategies usually holding ...

Cashwerkz announces new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020
Cashwerkz has appointed a fixed income professional as its new chief executive. Jon Lechte will take on the top role, effective April 1, having held a number of executive and senior roles in fixed income. "Jon joins Cashwerkz to lead the growth trajectory ...

New firm joins Count Financial network

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020
... about the future of our business and the broader financial planning industry," Peters said. "Count's size, compliance focus and overall support offering, plus the strength of being backed by the CountPlus listed entity, were all definitely factors ...

Multi-boutique insto head steps down

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
... financial services. "She remains on the firm's asset allocation committee as an independent member, and also intends to focus on undertaking additional board and committee seats," the firm said in a statement to Industry Moves. Last week, Maple-Brown ...

Schroders appoints regional leadership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
... Asia Pacific region, which has seen rapid growth and offers continued opportunities for our clients," Harrison said. "Our focus on the region is a key part of our ongoing strategy, so it is critical for us to ensure we have best-in-class leadership ...

Product provider partners with BTFG

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
A products provider has announced it will launch a number of managed portfolio options on BT Financial Group's flagship platform. Lonsec has partnered with BTFG to make its listed and retirement managed portfolios available on BT Panorama. Lonsec said ...

Chief economist update: Great Scott! Mighty Mo to the rescue

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
... make good on the statement he made even before the last embers of the bushfires were extinguished: "The surplus is of no focus for me whatsoever. What matters to me is the human cost and meeting whatever cost we need to meet." That cost has increased ...

FEW launches Livestream series

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
... four days a week, each day will be dedicated to a different topic. Tuesdays will cover health and wellbeing, Wednesday will focus on parents, Thursday is strictly business and Fridays will be dedicated to fitness. FEW executive director Alex Tullio said ...

Investors flock to TCorp floating rate note

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
TCorp has increased issuance into its 2025 floating rate note, as investors seek shelter from the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on financial markets. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact financial markets, New South Wales' $108 billion ...

Early access nightmare for administrators

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
... the government's plan to help people through the immense job losses caused by COVID-19. "Despite these challenges, our focus right now is on ensuring this is available for Australians as quickly and as smoothly as possible," he said. Link Group is ...