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Willis Towers Watson bolsters Sydney investment team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
... additional way to access our best ideas. By outsourcing manager selection, due diligence, and operations, investors can focus their limited resources while tightening up their risk management," he said.

Former J.P. Morgan chief joins Future Fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
The Future Fund appointed a former J.P. Morgan chief executive to its board. Robert Priestley joins the sovereign wealth fund's Board of Guardians, replacing Steven Harker who completed his five-year term. Priestley was the chief executive of J.P. Morgan ...

Global manager receives makeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
... the platform is to illustrate how Natixis combines new and traditional perspectives in designing client portfolios, with a focus on the value of truly active management at its core. "Our new name and brand platform better showcase our business model ...

HUB24 upgrades platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
... Alcock is confident HUB24 will continue to invest in technology and service improvements to assist advisers. "This is why our focus is on connectivity, value, openness and choice for advisers and their clients. Our open architecture is the key to providing ...

Netwealth lists on ASX

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
Netwealth was admitted to the ASX's official list following its successful initial public offering. Debuting on the ASX at midday, Netwealth's fully paid ordinary shares commenced trading on a conditional and deferred settlement basis with normal trading ...

ARCO Investment Management launches new strategy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
... the fund are to deliver steady, compounding investor returns over time through stock alpha generation, with a principal focus on preserving capital with lower volatility compared to the broader equity market, ARCO co-founder and co-portfolio manager ...

Financial literacy the bridge for income protection gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
Classroom-style financial education programs in the workplace and hands-on practice and counselling can play a significant role in closing the income protection gap. That is a key finding from a recent study by Zurich in partnership with the Smith School ...

Xero founder sells $94.5m in shares to fund philanthropy

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
... philanthropic and social endeavours," he added. Drury reaffirmed his commitment to Xero, describing it as his "day to day focus" and saying the company currently has significant opportunities. "I'm as passionate about Xero today as the day we founded ...

LGIAsuper grows executive team

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
... position as chief of people and culture. Current chief executive and chief investment officer David Todd will shift his focus to the fund's investment portfolio, leaving the former position open. Since joining the fund as chief executive in 2006, Todd ...

Watermark hires global equities lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
... ago. Braitling said he will retain ultimate responsibility for all funds, but adding Migotti to the team will enable him to focus his efforts on Australian equities, where the firm holds most of its assets. Established in 2004, Watermark has grown to ...