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Threadneedle set for name change

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2015
... under a single global brand is the natural next chapter and is an exciting development for us," Threadneedle Asia Pacific chairman Raymundo Yu, said: "Our business in Asia leverages the considerable investment capabilities of Threadneedle Investments ...

Medcraft backs national adviser exam

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2015
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chairman Greg Medcraft has come out in support of a new national exam for financial advisers. Medcraft backed the proposal in an op-ed published in the Australian Financial Review. "I strongly ...

Mortgage Choice appoints CEO

HARRY PAGE  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2015
... positions and 15 years in financial services, John is set to bring a wealth of experience to the role," Mortgage Choice chairman Peter Ritchie said. "John has significant management experience in the mortgage industry, having held the position of National ...

ASIC imposes conditions on Guardian Advice

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JAN 2015
... ongoing risk that unsuitable advice could be provided by Guardian Advice and its authorised representatives," ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said. The regulator acknowledged the cooperative and constructive approach that Guardian Advice has taken in ...

Energy Super unveils new chair

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2015
Energy Super has appointed a new chairman following Bob Hendricks' decision to step down after nearly two decades in the role. Deputy chair Mark Williamson will take over as the new Chairman and director Scott Wilson will step into the deputy chair ...

BOQ hands acting CEO permanent position

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2015
... acting chief executive for around four months and was chief operating officer before that. He joined BOQ in July 2012. BOQ chairman Roger Davis said that following an exhaustive international search process, the board believed Sutton was the best person ...

ASIC cancels boutique's AFSL

HARRY PAGE  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2014
... financial position. Protect Ensure failed to provide updated and audited accounts that met ASIC's standards. ASIC deputy chairman Peter Kell said licensees need to demonstrate that they have adequate financial resources to continue their financial services ...

Adviser remuneration "critical": Trowbridge Interim Report

ALICE URIBE  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2014
... Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Financial Services Council (FSC). John Trowbridge who released the report and is independent chairman of the LIAWG said: "The interim report thoroughly assesses ASIC's Review of Retail Life Insurance and Advice report ...

IRESS appoints board director

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2014
... company. He has been a non-executive director of National Australia Bank (NAB) from March 2000 to December 2014, including chairman of a number of its subsidiaries including NAB's wealth management division MLC. He has also been a director at Growthpoint ...

Australian Unity acquires two $80 million mortgage funds

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2014
... investors, particularly retirees, with solid and stable income returns that are well above the cash rate." David Owen, chairman of Owenlaw Trust, who is retiring after 40 years of managing the business, said Australian Unity is widely recognised as one ...