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Instos must stress test: Mercer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JAN 2017
To make the most of 2017, institutional investors will need to be across market fragmentation, the shift from monetary to fiscal stimulus, capital abundance and long-term structural change. Global consultant Mercer says these themes all present risks ...

Robo critical to retirement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JAN 2017
An online advice provider for retirees is attempting to secure funding in order to partner with major financial services institutions. Fintech firm SuperEd, led by Vanguard Australia founder Jeremy Duffield and former Westpac executive Hugh Morrow ...

Westpac exec jumps ship to ING Direct

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017
A former Westpac and BT director will become ING Direct's first Australian head of retail banking, managing several channels including wealth management. Most recently serving as Westpac's director of marketing, sales and service, Melanie Evans will ...

NSW government pins fintech job hopes to H2 Ventures

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017
The NSW government has underwritten a deal between specialist lender Investec and H2 Ventures which will provide the fintech accelerator with an additional $4 million in funding. Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business John Barilaro said the ...

Advice firm creates aged care subsidiary

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017
A Queensland financial advice practice is launching a subsidiary business assisting the elderly transition into aged care. Gold Coast-based Wealth Planning Partners has established Trusted Aged Care Services to provide a suite of services to families ...

Aon Master Trust appoints new leader

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017
Aon Hewitt is welcoming its new head of the Aon Master Trust as the superannuation fund reframes its position in Australia's $2.1 trillion system. Leading the Aon Master Trust will be Jennifer Dean. She has more than 20 years of industry experience ...

Mercer undergoes global restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 10 JAN 2017
Mercer has finalised the global restructure communicated internally to staff in December. The goal of the restructure was to reorganise Mercer's global business under three lines: health, wealth and career. A Mercer spokesperson said the new structure ...

Asia driving infrastructure deal activity

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 6 JAN 2017
Asia recorded US$131 billion in infrastructure asset deals in 2016, the highest of any region. Preqin research found the total value of infrastructure deals in 2016 reached an all-time high of US$413 billion, with Asia driving the majority of deal value. ...

Powerwrap CEO leaves for consultant role

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 13 DEC 2016
Powerwrap's chief executive has left the company, but will remain involved as a strategic consultant. Cormac Heffernan took the reins at Powerwrap in 2012, having previously been a consultant. Prior to that, he was head of portfolio services at NAB ...

Equity Trustees flags acquisition

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2016
Equity Trustees is considering an acquisition of a bank's estates business. Sandhurst Trustees - owned by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank - provides investment, funds and estate management, superannuation, commercial loans and custodial services. It is also ...