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Platform hires former Netwealth distribution head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
... said. Speaking to Financial Standard about the expansion into Melbourne, Bignill said: "Melbourne has always been a big focus for us and today it stands as our largest market, from a geographic point of view." "For that reason, it is important for us ...

ASFA strikes back at super detractors

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
... "Publication of the MARIA code would allow us to move beyond the fractious debate on adequacy and contribution rates and focus on the next chapter of our unfinished superannuation story," he said. "That chapter will see large pools of patient responsible ...

CBA wealth boss to exit

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
The chief executive of NewCo is set to exit among other changes to Commonwealth Bank's group executive lineup. Jason Yetton will depart in early January 2020 after just over 12 months in the role. To date, Yetton oversaw the divestment of Count ...

TAL shuffles leadership amid restructure

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
... business structure to reflect the importance of the markets it operates in. "Executive leadership roles with an end-to-end focus on customer and partner outcomes in those respective channels, will enable us to realise greater agility in a rapidly changing ...

Aberdeen Standard adds to fixed income team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 NOV 2019
... income solutions that meet our clients' needs. "Amanda's appointment further underlines our commitment to maintaining our focus on investment excellence and developing new innovative solutions." Aberdeen Standard Investments' global fixed income team ...

First Sentier adds to global leadership team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... security officer reporting in to global head of IT. Dryland will be responsible for information and cyber security and will focus on implementing a security strategy and framework to uplift the business' capabilities in this area. She has 20 years of ...

International investors chase Australian real assets

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 NOV 2019
... economy is expected to grow and is supported by a pipeline of long-term infrastructure projects largely as a result of a clear focus and commitment from the Australian government. The pipeline and demand for infrastructure will be driven by Australia's ...

Legal fight could change super game

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... However, he adds: "As harsh as this may sound, super funds are designed for the sole purpose of growing members' funds. Focus on this should not be lost." McVeigh is hopeful, saying: "You could have every super fund in Australia asking themselves whether ...

Managed funds fail to perform: Report

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... emerging markets by 1.1 percentage points and Australian equities small cap by 1.3 percentage points. "With intensifying focus on indexing, ETFs and super funds shifting towards self-management, this underperformance is unfortunately timed," the report ...

Plato hires from Macquarie quant team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2019
... Investment analyst Charles Lowe will join Plato Investment Management as it continues to expand its research capabilities with a focus on long/short strategies. Lowe steps into the role of senior quantitative analyst. He has over 15 years' experience ...