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QAR could see 12% increase in insured Aussies

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 20 OCT 2022
According to research commissioned by the Financial Services Council (FSC), the introduction of a scalable advice model for life insurance would see more than a million Australians have the life insurance cover they need. Research by NMG Consulting ...

Principal Financial Group to rebrand investment unit

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
Principal Financial Group (Principal) will rebrand its investment unit to Principal Asset Management. The financial group said it is shifting focus toward asset management and strategic hires have been made. "Asset management is a core growth driver ...

PwC appoints chief economist for Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
PwC has appointed Amy Auster to the role of chief economist, succeeding Jeremy Thorpe who exits the position after six years. Auster has been a partner with PwC since last year, focused on consulting work to government and other public sector institutions. ...

Retail the next frontier for private markets: Preqin

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
According to the Preqin Future of Alternatives in 2027 report, fund managers are pivoting to retail investors as institutional fundraising slows. The report said that private capital fund managers have long tried to tap into the retail market, having ...

BlackRock appoints new chief financial officer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
... vital role with the firm - now working more closely with clients who can benefit from his deep experience and strategic insight."

APRA unmasks fund outsourcing impacts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
APRA's thematic review on outsourcing arrangements in the superannuation industry found that trustees' efforts since the Royal Commission have resulted in stronger board oversight and monitoring of outsourcing arrangements and service providers. The ...

FEAL appoints chief executive

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2022
The Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL) named Katrina Bacon as its new chief executive. She will commence the role in January next year and replaces Joanna Davison who is retiring after holding the position for nine years. Bacon has more than ...

BNY Mellon appoints Australian executive

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 30 SEP 2022
BNY Mellon has appointed Geoff Hodge as Australian country executive, focused on adding value in the super and investment management sectors. Upon regulatory notification, his appointment is effective immediately after which both the Australian branch ...

GQG Partners rolls out dividend income fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2022
The GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund invests in a range of global companies that the boutique believes can sustain long-term earnings. The new fund has a specific focus on long term capital appreciation and dividend income. The minimum ...

Allianz Retire+ bolsters executive team

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2022
... actuarial expertise and senior leadership." Meanwhile, Jasmine Jirele joins the board of Allianz Retire+ to provide global insight from Allianz's US$165 billion business. "Jasmine brings a wealth of experience building and leading Allianz's retirement ...