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Implemented Portfolios appoints former BlackRock MD

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2014
Former BlackRock Australia managing director Adam Seccombe has joined Implemented Portfolios in a full-time role to assist the business with the next stage of its growth. Seccombe was responsible for launching BlackRock's ETF business, iShares, in Australia ...

Strong credit-based strategies contenders in 2013 Hedge Fund Award nominations

ALICE URIBE  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2013
The nominees for the 2013 Australian Hedge Fund Awards have been revealed with last year's winner BlackRock being nominated again for the Fund of the Year along with Laminar and Whitehaven. BlackRock has been nominated for the Multi Opportunity Fund ...

BlackRock head of multi-manager departs

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2013
BlackRock Australia has confirmed Scott Phillips, head of advisor networks and multi-manager, has left the company to pursue other opportunities. Phillips finished with BlackRock on 25 June 2013. Commenting on Phillips' departure BlackRock head of retail ...

Five new funds added to FirstChoice platform

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2013
Colonial First State (CFS) has added five new investment options to its FirstChoice investment platform. The new funds, available from 11 June, include: PIMCO Global Bond, Acadian Global Managed Volatility Equity, Colonial First State Global Resources ...

Ascalon head moves to BlackRock

ALICE URIBE  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2013
... will start as the head of institutional client business Australia on April 22 and report to Justin Arter, BlackRock Australia country head. Collins was appointed as head of the Australian arm of Ascalon in December 2013 reporting to the Hong Kong- based ...

Tyndall strengthens investment team

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 27 SEP 2012
... created position of senior investment specialist - fixed income and alternatives. Lo Blanco joins Tyndall from Blackrock Australia where he held a number of senior investment positions, including global investment specialist for its Global Macro Hedge ...

BlackRock earns double honours at hedge fund awards

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 21 SEP 2012
The BlackRock Australian Equity Market Neutral Fund received double honours at the annual Cure Our Kids Australian Hedge Fund Awards last night, winning awards for Australian hedge fund of the year, and best market neutral fund. The wholesale fund delivered ...

ipac securities awards Vinva $1.2bn mandate

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 14 SEP 2012
... breaking news by Financial Standard last week that a mandate for a corresponding amount had been taken away from BlackRock Australia. "What we want is, some managers that look at the short to medium term, some that looks at the long term, and have a ...

BlackRock expands fixed income team

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
BlackRock Australia has expanded its Sydney-based fixed income team with the appointment of Michael Prljaca as portfolio manager. The appointment creates a new position and is a move to shore up capabilities among changes to fixed income investing by ...

BlackRock appoints country head

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 21 MAY 2012
BlackRock Australia has appointed former Victorian Funds Management Corporation chief executive Justin Arter as country head. In September, Arter assumes responsibility for the development and growth of the fund manager as it delivers investment, advisory ...