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MLC Life adapts to meet shifting expectations

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2017
The increasing importance of big data in the world of life insurance has seen MLC Life launch its new consumer-facing website, revealing the cornerstone of an ongoing digital transformation strategy. Aiming to align its digital offering with the evolving ...

Macquarie team joins Shaw and Partners

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2017
... and Kim Palmer. Justifying the new Canberra business, Shaw and Partners co-chief executive Earl Evans said: "Whilst our focus has always been on our five state offices with no intent to expand beyond these locations; this was an opportunity that was ...

ANZ appoints chief underwriter

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2017
... very pleased we've been able to access this expertise from within the organisation," Kerr added. "Peter and the team will focus on continuing to grow our capability to deliver innovative solutions for our advisers and customers and ensure we are well ...

AFA executive joins standards board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2017
... designation. "The MOU will effectively extend the global footprint of the FChFP designation and demonstrates that, with its focus on balancing academic studies with applied practice development, the FChFP is a very highly recognised and respected designation ...

Decumulation will drive investment focus shift: AXA IM

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... and New Zealand Craig Hurt said. "As the survey results revealed, the shift to the retirement phase will change investors' focus on asset allocation. Australia has, for many years, been a beacon for the world in terms of DC accumulation. "Unsurprisingly ...

FSU calls out NAB for lack of standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... at the office without systems, processes and procedures in place to identify this issue and prevent it. "There has been a focus within NAB FP on soft skills and sales training. In many instances practical training was informal, on the job and peer based. ...

Wealth firm lists on ASX with $7.3m IPO

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... formation, Kelly+Partners has grown to become one of the largest accounting networks in the Greater Sydney area, with a primary focus on private SMEs and their owners." Commenting on the listing, he added: "Our business model ensures individual operating ...

Leadership restructure for Grant Samuel

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2017
... ensuring its continued growth and success. "As executive chair I remain committed to the business in a day-to-day capacity. My focus on GSFM's institutional relationships and business strategy will continue. This includes continuing to actively seek ...

Equip confirms merger, names CEO and directors

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
... supplemented and strengthened by the addition of the former Rio Tinto Staff Superannuation Fund employees," Fairley said. "Our focus will be to provide personalised services to members and customised reporting and advice to corporate clients. This will ...

Link rebrands managed fund admin subsidiary

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2017
... into outsourcing as a mechanism to achieve operational efficiency and economies of scale whilst also empowering them to focus on core functions. Aligning more closely with Link Group means we will be better placed to meet this growing demand," Harrison ...