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Zurich appoints distribution team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020
Zurich Life and Investments has announced the details of its new distribution team following the integration of OnePath Life. Nathan Taggart holds the role of head of sales, while Phil Gould is now head of distribution analytics and governance. Other ...

CalPERS investment lead targeted by Congressman

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2020
A US congressman has called for the chief investment officer of America's largest pension fund to be fired. In a series of tweets and interviews, Indiana Congressman Jim Banks has urged for the sacking of CalPERS chief investment officer Yu Ben Meng ...

Macquarie suit to lead Challenger joint venture

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2020
... Management chief executive Nick Hamilton said the Ares JV shows the ASX-listed business's ability to attract international talent. "We are very pleased to have such a high-calibre and experienced professional in Teiki to head our efforts at AAM. ...

Former dealer group chief to lead Australian Ethical

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2020
A former financial advice licensee head is set to lead the $3.8 billion ethical investment manager and super fund. Australian Ethical has appointed John McMurdo as chief executive and managing director, with acting chief executive Steve Gibbs set to ...

Wealth manager promotes from within

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2020
... 17 as principal. His focus for 2020 and the coming decade will be "continued growth, innovation and procuring the best talent available". Pitcher Partners said Brazier had been integral to the firm's leadership team during his time at the firm. "Ben ...

Technology to transform coming decades

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JAN 2020
... workforce. "Employers will get paid in digital currencies, which will mostly depend on their employer. This may lock-in talent to a particular company, as employees may not want to move due to concerns of the impact of changing the currency in which ...

Investment Leadership Awards finalists revealed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... shortlist for the Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards 2020 has been unveiled, recognising outstanding investment talent across major asset classes. Now in their third year, the annual Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards are the ...

New chief for Willis Re Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
Willis Tower Watson's reinsurance business, Willis Re, has appointed a new chief executive for its Australian arm. John Philipsz will fill the position, effective 1 January 2020, after serving as deputy chief executive since 2018. Prior to that, Philipsz ...

AMP Capital renews investment team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2020
... worked closely with me as I've transitioned into my new role, and his appointment demonstrates the outstanding and diverse talent we have in this business," Williams said. "Additionally, we were impressed by [Jeffs] strong retail and operational experience ...

Why women struggle in financial advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 JAN 2020
... progressive wealth businesses that can overcome these challenges will stand to gain because they will have the pick of the best talent. "Remuneration is one aspect, however the bigger challenge is that the industry is still set up from the perspective ...