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Super fintech chief steps back

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2019
... chief executive. The company said the move is the result of a recent strategic review of its product development, business focus and financial and human resources. The review identified key objectives, InPayTech said, including the generation of greater ...

Asia, emerging markets to lead in 2019

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 FEB 2019
... in the past three years. "In 2016, people stopped lending to emerging markets and they started to reduce their debt and focus on costs," Taylor said. Meanwhile, the debt-to-equity ratio in the US has gone from 30% to about 65%. Taylor said there's not ...

Former ambassador assesses US-China trade deal

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 FEB 2019
A trade deal between US and China could end the uncertainty but it won't do anything to help the trade deficit, according to Capital Group vice chairman Michael Thawley. The former Australian ambassador to the US spoke at the Financial Standard ...

Ferrari restructures AMP wealth leadership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 7 FEB 2019
... solutions teams have been folded into the one arm, with wade responsible for redefining AMP's wealth management model "to focus on strengthening client outcomes and restoring momentum in the new regulatory environment." AMP confirmed Sainsbury - ...

ipac Securities investment leader retires

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2019
... AMP Capital global head of public markets Simon Warner described Rogers as an outstanding thought leader. "His relentless focus on delivering the best outcomes for customers showcases the very best of AMP Capital," he said. "I'd like to personally thank ...

Wealth manager appoints former NSW Premier to chair foundation

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 FEB 2019
... which is also welcoming new member Dr Sayd Farook. Farook is taking the place of Hisham El-Ansary, who has stepped down to focus on his role at chief executive at BUPA. He currently serves as an adviser to the director general at the Executive Office ...

Bill Gross announces retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 FEB 2019
After more than 40 years in fixed income, Bill Gross is retiring to focus on managing his personal assets and private charitable foundation. Janus Henderson has announced the retirement of Gross, who joined the global asset manager in 2014, then Janus ...

Misconduct must end: Frydenberg

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019
... Hayne's final report, the Treasurer and the Federal Government has acknowledged current and future policy initiatives aimed at focus on improving financial services for consumers. For the first time the Government will establish a compensation scheme ...

Hiring outlook subdued: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 FEB 2019
... of executives surveyed in the latest TAS Compliance Index are seeking to employ as many as five additional resources to focus on risk and compliance management in 2019. This marks a 20% jump compared to last year's index. The findings echo research ...

HNWs to embrace alternatives in 2019: Fund manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 FEB 2019
... Spire Capital raised $175 million in aggregate for three alternative fund opportunities in 2018, saying it will continue to focus on specialist opportunities including in venture capital, private equity, private debt and infrastructure. The firm said ...