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Reverse mortgage lenders shortsighted: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 AUG 2018
While older Australians are largely benefitting from reverse mortgages in the short term, many have a poor understanding of the risks and the long-term pitfalls, ASIC said. An ASIC review of reverse mortgage lending shows older Australians failed to ...

CFA Australia names first chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
... first national chief executive in an effort to boost engagement with members and the investment industry. Lisa Carroll will focus on delivering greater member value and supporting the growth and recognition of the CFA designation across Australia. She ...

Industry fund awards sustainable equities mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
... Robeco in meeting its investment requirements within emerging markets. "We were particularly attracted to Robeco's strong focus on environmental, social and governance criteria and how they are embedded within the investment process. It is an important ...

NAB operations lead resigns

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
The chief operating officer of NAB is returning to the UK to join a global fintech. Following eight years at the institution, Antony Cahill has resigned to take on a new role with a London-based payments technology company. To enable a smooth transition ...

HNW advice firm adds new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2018
... Excellence. Bringing more than 20 years' experience, Pikoulas joined from JP Morgan where he was working in equity sales with a focus on hedge fund clients. He has also previously held roles with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Bennelong Asset Management ...

Scott Morrison becomes Prime Minister, markets react

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
Scott Morrison will be Australia's next Prime Minister, after he beat Peter Dutton 45-40 in a Liberal Party leadership ballot. The ASX 200 jumped on the news, after trending downwards since Monday. It hit its highest at 1.05pm, when it was up 0.33% ...

Industry fund adds new talent

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
A $90 billion industry superannuation fund is welcoming a new head of compliance, as well as a portfolio manager from Mercer. First State Super has appointed Athena Efstratiadis to lead its compliance function. With more than 25 years' experience in ...

SS&C acquires software firm from TPG

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
SS&C Technologies is on track to acquire an investment management solutions provider from global private equity firm TPG Capital. SS&C has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eze Software, a provider of investment management solutions, for ...

ClearView results up despite adviser earnings drop

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2018
Diversified financial services firm ClearView increased underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) in its wealth management and life insurance arms during FY18, however financial advice earnings dropped. Releasing its FY18 results yesterday, ClearView said ...

Mercer deputy CIO retires

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 AUG 2018
... three new senior leadership roles and follows the retirement of deputy chief investment officer Phil Graham. "A significant focus has been getting the right structure in place to support and strengthen the Pacific portfolio management team," Willment ...