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Powerwrap inks strategic partnership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2020
Powerwrap is now the global administration partner of a New York based alternative investments platform provider. The Australian platform provider has inked a deal to be administration partner of Qualis Capital. The firm is new on the scene, and plans ...

Former CFS executive joins platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 APR 2020
The former head of Wrap at Colonial First State has joined an ASX-listed platform provider. Powerwrap has confirmed the appointment of Sue Wallace as special projects lead on a contract basis. Wallace joined the platform last month, coming from CFS ...

APRA slaps extra conditions on Avanteos

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2019
The prudential regulator has hit Colonial First State's Avanteos Investments with additional licence conditions for charging fees to thousands of dead superannuation members. The firm, which holds a Registrable Superannuation Entity license, charged ...

Colonial First State appoints former Schroders chief

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 26 NOV 2019
The former chief executive of Schroders Australia is joining the boards of Colonial First State Investments Limited and superannuation trust Avanteos Investments Limited. Greg Cooper will join the two boards as an independent non-executive director ...

Bennelong boutique scores first insto mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2019
... has won its first institutional allocation from a specialist insurer. Quay Global Investors won an undisclosed amount from Avant Mutual Group, as the latter switched managers and increased allocation to listed real estate. "[We are] delighted to be Quay's ...

Linda Elkins to depart Colonial First State

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2019
Colonial First State executive general manager Linda Elkins has resigned to replace Paul Howes at KPMG. Elkins has been appointed KPMG's national sector leader - asset and wealth management. She will join the firm effective August 5, taking over ...

SuperConcepts names interim chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JAN 2019
... industry on February 28. Fenech has been appointed chief executive of medical indemnity and deputy group chief executive at Avant Mutual, a medical indemnity insurance provider, SuperConcepts confirmed. Urquhart's appointment is effective February 1 ...

Retail super funds in hot water: Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 AUG 2018
Retail superannuation funds at CBA, NAB, AMP and other institutions could face criminal charges after the Royal Commission's team of lawyers highlighted several instances where corporate and superannuation law was breached. The closing submission ...

Former UBS Wealth boss joins LIC board

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018
The $5.5 billion Argo Investments Limited has appointed a former UBS Wealth Management Australia chief executive to its board. Elizabeth Lewin will be a non-executive director on the listed investment company's board (ASX:ARG), starting 1 July 2018. ...

US giant acquires Aussie super consulting business

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
An NYSE-listed global insurance brokerage and risk management firm is acquiring an Australian superannuation consulting services company along with its technology-based sister firm as part of a continued play into the Australian wealth market. Arthur ...