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Westpac exits personal advice, restructures leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2019
Westpac is realigning its wealth strategy and BT Financial Group will cease as a standalone division. The group has also agreed to sell a number of advisers to Viridian Advisory. BT Financial Group will cease to be a standalone division of Westpac Group. ...

Brookfield acquires 62% of Oaktree Capital

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
... Following the transaction, the two companies will continue to operate independently, retaining their management, investment talent and brand, but will partner to leverage their strengths. Together, they will have $3.5 billion in annual fee-related revenue ...

IRESS general manager joins advice group

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
The former general manager of tailored solutions at IRESS is now leading a boutique financial advice group. Andrew Wootton has been appointed general manager of FYG Planners, following more than 11 years at IRESS. Bringing more than 30 years' experience ...

Swiss group acquires stake in local wealth firm

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
A Swiss private banking group has bought a 51% share in an Aussie wealth firm, as the two form a long-term strategic partnership to expand globally. EFG International paid $61.2 million for the stake in Shaw and Partners, valuing the company at $120 ...

Nikko AM chief executive steps down

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2019
... express my deep appreciation for the opportunity to lead this company for the last six years, surrounded by such global talent." Under Shibata's leadership Nikko's assets increased from US$163 billion to US$202 billion and net income grew from US$49 ...

HNW advice firm backs AfterPay rival

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2019
... Redward. It will use the $30 million to expand internationally, deploy a custom-built platform, grow its loan book and to hire talent to support growth.

Paradice Investments sales lead takes new role

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2019
... significant player in Australia's multi-boutique space," Clothier said. "Copia has been on the look-out for seasoned talent with successful sales track records, strong networks and an ability to deal effectively with our key accounts to put the Copia ...

AMP Capital appoints multi-asset investment chief

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2019
... multi-asset portfolio management for seven years," Warner said. "Her appointment is another great example of promoting quality talent from within our organisation." Prior to joining AMP Capital, Alliston spent four years as Apostle Asset Management's ...

Digital advice platform opens Sydney office

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 FEB 2019
... digital financial advice. With a newly established office in Sydney, Quantifeed will leverage local software engineering talent to grow its offering. It is currently working with 10 institutions in the Asia Pacific region. The company believes the findings ...

Scholarships open for women in finance and superannuation

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2019
Industry groups for women help narrow the gender gap in senior management by providing executive education scholarships for women in finance and superannuation. On Wednesday, Women in Super announced its 2019 scholarship program in partnership with ...