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Former BlackRock president joins Yarra board

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017
... Capital Management." "Masato's appointment as a senior adviser to build out our Japanese client offer reflects our strong focus on growing assets in this market," Hershan said. Masato's appointment follows another senior hire on the board in June: former ...

The rise and impact of insurtech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2017
... for traditional insurers to design a balanced strategy which ensures return on investment in innovation while maintaining focus on customer service and relationships, particularly if they want to attract and retain younger consumers. Generation Y and ...

Not happy enough

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2017
... strong economic growth, which in turn translates into healthy corporate profits and higher stock prices. For bonds, the focus is on the current state of the economy and whether stronger spending leads to rising inflation. Strong consumer spending is ...

Netwealth and Zenith enter partnership

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2017
... portfolio solutions" and particular demand from advisers. Netwealth joint managing director Matt Heine said: "Whilst our recent focus has certainly been geared towards the very strong growth of our private label relationships, it's important we continue ...

Holistic wealth management solutions remain advice key: NAB

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
The delegator, the validator, and the self-directed - when it comes to managing personal wealth, research from NAB shows Australians continue to fall into one of three key investor personas. The delegator - knows the importance of managing their wealth ...

Adviser, Practice of the Year finalists named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 SEP 2017
... of financial literacy both for their clients and their community. The accolade rewards leadership, innovation, customer focus and professional excellence. Vying for the title this year will be Charlie Fraser of Shadforth Financial Group, Fortify Financial's ...

Centrepoint accelerates distribution strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2017
... manager to work with Ryan Goodfellow, also a national growth manager and recruitment specialist. Ng and Goodfellow will focus on recruiting firms to Centrepoint's licensee and self-licensed networks. "The changes are designed to focus specialist resources ...

Smash the super status quo

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
Parametic managing director, research for Australasia Raewyn Williams believes the super industry is innovating way too incrementally. Describing herself as an "agent provocateur" to delegates at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Super ...

No room for complacency: APRA

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell believes that while the superannuation industry has a lot to be proud of, there's no room for complacency. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Super Investment Conference, Rowell said now that ...

AIST names rising star

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... creativity and a strong willingness to learn," AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said. "These traits, alongside a strong focus on members' best interest, make Charles a future leader to watch," she said. In accepting the award, Wu added: "It's an ...