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Perpetual distribution lead departs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2018
... said the appointment underlines its commitment to growing its intermediary business in Australia. Based in Sydney, he will focus on local financial institutions and private wealth managers, the fund manager said. Thompson has been with Perpetual for ...

SuperConcepts names new technology lead

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2018
... returned to SuperConcepts in 2017. SuperConcepts also announced a new chief information officer in Grant Christensen. He will focus on network infrastructure for SuperConcepts clients, commencing 2 January 2019. SuperConcepts chief executive Natasha ...

Mercer wins two super fund mandates

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018
... solutions will deliver a different kind of perspective and partnership to Anglican National Super, supporting its strong focus on meeting its members' needs now, and into the future," Walsh said. "As one of the largest superannuation providers in Australia ...

Northern Trust appoints head of quant

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018
The global asset manager has hired a Russell Investments research director in a newly-created role, as it expands its Australian business. Scott Bennett will now head Northern Trust's Australia and New Zealand quantitative research and client solutions ...

RBC I&TS wins custody, fund admin mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2018
... requirements, but a consolidated offer inclusive of wholesale and retail registry services." RBC said the Australian market is a key focus for RBC, which is in the midst of transforming its systems and digital solutions as part of a multi-year technology ...

FPA appoints new chair, director

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
... ahead for the financial planning profession, there are also great opportunities, the association said. "We will continue to focus on strong professional standards, professional education and engagement with consumers around quality advice. At the same ...

IOOF expands managed accounts offering

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
... financial services experience made him ideal for the job. "We are pleased to bring the talent, experience and client-first focus of Financial Services Partners into the IOOF group," Mota then said.

Cbus invests in UK infrastructure

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
The $47 billion industry fund has taken a direct stake in a UK ports company in which First State Super also holds a share. The investment in Forth Ports is Cbus' first direct offshore investment in infrastructure. It takes Cbus' infrastructure ...

AFA shines spotlight on member service

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
... categories: AFA Recognition Awards and the AFA Thought Leader Award. The inaugural Thought Leader Award was presented to Focus Wealth Advisers principal Eleanor Dartnall. This award represents the pinnacle of community awards, the AFA said. Powe Financial ...

Aged care RC will spook Aussies into advice

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2018
... Commission into aged care could serve as a catalyst for more Australians to access financial advice. While presenting a focus session on the new age of aged care, Challenger technical services manager Sean Howard said he expects the demand for financial ...