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Rice Warner names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
... steps down after 30 years of building and leading the business. Rice remains as an executive and board member, and will focus on working for a few key clients and public policy initiatives. He founded Rice Warner in December 1987. Rice has held a number ...

Ironbark, Zurich shutter funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... operations in July. Denning Pryce managed about $270 million for Aussie investors in alternative strategies with an income focus, specialising in volatility management and listed options. It informed Zurich Investments of its decision on Tuesday. "We ...

APRA receives new super powers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... trustees are spending members' money in line with their obligations. Rowell said the reforms supported APRA's increased focus on the outcomes trustees across all superannuation sectors were delivering for their members. Portfolio holdings disclosure ...

Powerwrap makes a move on IPO

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
Powerwrap is set to list on the stock exchange with a $73 million market cap after securing $15 million in commitments during its IPO. The offer was priced at 35 cents a share for 205 million shares. The 10-year-old platform has been privately owned ...

IOOF appoints head of advice governance

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... the team," he said. "With his deep understanding of the regulatory and professional requirements for the industry, strong focus on governance, and extensive experience leading large teams, he will be a great addition to our advice business." The announcement ...

AMP overhauls wealth leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... from Credit Suisse, Lakshman Anantakrishnan has been appointed chief investment officer. Joining at the end of June, his focus will be on ensuring strong superannuation returns by supporting trustees. He was previously head of portfolio management at ...

Kapstream co-founder announces retirement

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... nearly 30 years in the financial services industry, it's time to step back so I can spend more time with my family and focus solely on managing my own money." "It's always a tough decision but having already passed over many of my responsibilities ...

Pinnacle partners with former Blue Sky executives

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... look forward to working closely with them as we grow the firm to the benefit of agricultural sector investors." "At RCP, we focus on investments backed by real assets that are critical to the production of essential goods. We continue to see compelling ...

Federal Budget: Industry responds

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... noting women receive on average 40% less super than men. "If this measure proceeds there would be some justification to focus benefits to those with inadequate super savings," ISA deputy chief executive Matthew Linden said. "Sadly, the Budget again misses ...

Boutique fund manager appoints chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2019
... of the board. Alexander said the elevation of Clout will enable him and the rest of the investment team to maintain their focus on investing, without being distracted by business management. The Ardea Real Outcome Fund is the top performing absolute ...