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BTIM creates new group executive role

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
... a member of BTIM's global executive committee. "The new role of group executive, international, has been established to focus on driving and implementing BTIM's growth strategy in international markets. The appointment of Gavin to this role acknowledges ...

Fund managers must offer genuine partnerships

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
... markets portfolios are invested with a concentrated, benchmark agnostic approach. Built into the investment process is a focus on objectivity and the analyst team, which includes a former investigative journalist and a forensic accountant, is encouraged ...

OneVue hires head of client services

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2016
... outsourced unit registry services. OneVue, which now has $420 billion in funds under administration, said its continued focus on automation is key to both revenue and margin growth.

A-REITs will have to work harder in 2017

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2016
Real estate fund manager Folkestone says several positives came out of the A-REIT reporting season and 2017 will present challenges to maintain the investment vehicle's strong returns. Folkestone's latest analysis shows A-REITs returned 26% in the year ...

Rethinking risk through goals-based investing

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 13 SEP 2016
With the retirement income debate reaching an industry fever pitch, Alex Burke investigates a new approach to portfolio construction that aims to manage both sequence and longevity risk simultaneously. If you ask industry consultant John Wiseman, the ...

PIMCO hiring for 20 new roles in Asia expansion

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
PIMCO will hire over 20 new professionals in sales and marketing, operations, legal and compliance roles to facilitate its Asia Pacific expansion. Speaking to Financial Standard, PIMCO head of Asia Pacific Eric J. Mogelof said the region "continues ...

Westoz director departs for new venture

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
... has resigned to pursue a new funds management venture. Stephen Tucker resigned from the board to allow him to continue to focus on his role in developing Prodigy Investment Partners (Prodigy). Tucker is executive chairman of Prodigy, which is an 80/20 ...

Kina appoints Suncorp vet as director

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
... Rabbie Namaliu said. "In particular, she brings important insights in the areas of credit risk and governance, which are a focus for the board as we expand our lending and grow our business in the coming years." Based in Papua New Guinea and founded ...

Westpac tops S&P ESG index

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
... positions (up to 46% in 2015) and increasing the number of indigenous Australians hired." The statement added that a "continuous focus on human capital development," which included leadership development programs and flexible hours, have led to higher ...

JP Morgan renews DCC mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 12 SEP 2016
... servicing", were unique differentiators in retaining the contract. "Partnering with an organisation that places the same focus and value on operational integrity and efficiency as SIX SIS was a critical requirement for us when conducting a review of ...