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ASIC settlement hits E&P profits

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 24 AUG 2021
E&P Financial Group posted a statutory loss of $18.8 million for FY21, as its ASIC settlement hit both profits and the final dividend for the year. The company's net revenue for the year was $187.9 million (2% lower than FY20) driven by lower contribution ...

CFS appoints risk chief from MLC

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 23 AUG 2021
Colonial First State has appointed a new chief risk officer, with MLC Wealth's former chief operating officer stepping into the role. Anthony Lane starts as group chief risk officer at CFS today. He was chief operating officer and chief risk officer ...

Perpetual hires distribution lead, ramps up expansion

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021
Perpetual is reaping the benefits of its new acquisitions, hiring a new distribution director to continue its global expansion strategy. Jan Hein Alfrink joined the offshore business Perpetual Asset Management International (PAMI) this month as director ...

ASX posts mixed results

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2021
The ASX recorded a 3.6% decrease in statutory profit to $480.9 million as expenses rose to support operating and growth initiatives. Operating revenue grew 1.4% to $951.5 million which it attributed to growth in listings and issuer services. ASX chief ...

New equality push in investments

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021
... diversity is well recognised, there is more to be done as an industry. This is why the FSC is driving this important initiative for the industry to improve gender diversity within investment management teams." Eight FSC members have signed on to this ...

Fidelity nabs ESG expert from HESTA

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
... recently senior responsible investment adviser. During her time at the fund, she founded 40:40 Vision, an investor led initiative to drive gender diversity in the C-suite of ASX-listed companies. Prior to HESTA, Jaramillo held roles in sustainable investment ...

Vanguard incentivises staff to get the jab

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 AUG 2021
... using the AstraZeneca vaccine. Designed in partnership with the federal government's COVID Shield Taskforce, the initiative provides onsite, workplace vaccination hubs for some employees in South West and Western Sydney. "We know that a vaccinated ...

Netwealth integrates with fintech

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 AUG 2021
... joint managing director Matt Heine said: "We've always been passionate about fintech and ProductRex is a fantastic initiative which has received great feedback from mutual clients. The digital landscape for advisers is constantly evolving and solutions ...

New shareholder at Crescent Wealth

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021
The head of Peregrine Corporation, managing director Charlie (Khalil) Shahin has joined Australia's only Islamic super fund and investment manager. Shahin purchased a material shareholding in Crescent Wealth through his family office and joined its ...

FS Power50: Final days to nominate

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2021
There is only two days left to get your nominations in for the 2021 FS Power50, celebrating the most influential financial advisers in Australia today. The FS Power50 recognises the 50 most influential financial advisers, as voted by Financial Standard ...