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Futuro completes restructure

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2016
... permanent," Bashford said. Kelly said: "Futuro is looking to exploit Dennis's standing in the industry which will see his focus becoming much more strategic and considering that he has been in the industry since its inception we are keen to see his experience ...

QBE chief executive departs in leadership restructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2016
... technical ambitions and capability and to further improve on its existing underwriting process. "First and foremost Declan will focus on driving underwriting performance. Tight management of underwriting performance will set us up for future success ...

ANZ partners with Mercer for retiree portfolios

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2016
... Mercer to develop new model portfolios for retirees. The portfolios will be distributed via ANZ Wealth aligned licensees and focus on diversification across asset classes. Each is based on a particular investment objective and incorporates low volatility ...

ASX senior manager goes to Citi for wealth head role

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2016
Citi has appointed a new head of banking wealth management product. Marcus Christoe joins Citi from the ASX, where he was senior manager, funds and investment products. Prior to that, he was head of equity structured products at RBS and head of equities ...

Link considers Pillar bid

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2016
Large superannuation administrator Link Group is interested in the New South Wales government's sale of Pillar Administration, and it will now consider whether to participate in the bid process. Link told the ASX that if it decides to progress with ...

Fiducian reports 22% profit boost

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2016
... administration to $4.7 billion and a growth in net revenue of 27% to $26 million from the last period. "The Board expects management focus will realise the full potential of financial planning, platform administration, investment management, information ...

CBA EGM becomes customer advocate chief

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
... with government, industry and customer groups to ensure what we do is best practice." CBA's customer advocate function will focus on: Advocacy: Driving for fair customer outcomes and complaint resolutions. Prevention: Proactively looking for areas where ...

Antipodes LIC aims to raise $200m

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
Sydney-based international equities boutique Antipodes Partners has launched its first listed investment company (LIC) to Australian and New Zealand investors. Antipodes Global Investment Company Limited (ASX: APL), which has a 'Recommended' rating ...

Actuaries want super dashboard overhaul

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
... of dollar based versus asset based fees and costs." Boal added it is also important that policymakers shift the current focus on dashboards away from short-term investment risks to include a longer term investment risk measure "which is far more important ...

DNR Capital fund scores 'Recommended' rating

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
Zenith has awarded the DNR Capital High Conviction Australian Equities Fund a 'Recommended' rating, twelve months after the fund was launched. The fund is based on the DNR Capital Australian Equities High Conviction strategy that was previously only ...