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Australian Unity restructures for growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2017
Australian Unity streamlined its business, including changes to management, as part of a transformation program to capitalise on its growth and to better meet customer needs. The company has created three individual divisions focused on the needs of ...

Regal farewells co-founder in board makeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
... excited by the calibre of the new directors joining the Regal board," he said. "The Regal board has the experience, energy and focus required to ensure Regal Funds Management continues to attract, retain and develop the best people to deliver superior ...

First State Super appoints head of investment strategy

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2017
First State Super has appointed a new head of investment strategy. Michael Winchester was previously acting chief investment officer at StatePlus, First State Super's financial planning arm, prior to both businesses finalising integration in July. At ...

StatePlus partners for holistic retirement transition

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
... life expectancies increasing, last longer than people expected," he said. StatePlus' financial planners can help clients focus on their goals and aspirations in retirement by reducing much of the stress and uncertainty in the years prior to leaving the ...

Grant Samuel adds retail distribution role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2017
Grant Samuel Funds Management recruited a former Fidante Partners business development manager for a newly created role. Stephen Higgins will take on the new role of key account manager in GSFM's NSW retail sales team, focusing on its IFA, private bank ...

First State Super awards global microcaps mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
First State Super has awarded a large mandate to a specialist manager of global microcap equities. EAM Global Investors, part of Pacific Current Group's multi-boutique suite, manages global small and microcap strategies on behalf of institutional investors. ...

CBA chair defends executive bonuses

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
... deposit of $5000. "I want to assure you that NAB takes anti-money laundering obligations extremely seriously. It is a clear focus of our board, our executive team, and right through the whole bank. We are continually investing to improve detection through ...

New industry body to launch

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
... innovation ecosystem will be formally established this week. National not-for-profit organisation Insurtech Australia will focus on representing insurtech startups, insurers, reinsurers and brokers and other insurance related disciplines, including health ...

Alternatives manager makes senior Australian hire

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2017
A global alternatives investment manager is welcoming a senior appointment to its Sydney office, bringing an industry expert back to his home market. Joining as a member at KKR from early 2018 will be David Lang. He joins from Pamplona Capital Management ...

BNP Paribas shuts out non-renewable energy producers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2017
BNP Paribas will no longer work with companies whose principle business activities involve oil or gas exploited from shale or tar sands as a further show of its support for renewable energies. The group introduced a new global financing policy whereby ...