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Retirement specialist makes board appointment

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2020
... understanding of our operating environment, spanning the breadth of challenges that come with retirement. "Her strong commercial acumen and proven track record in delivering sustainable financial and social outcomes will be of tremendous benefit to Allianz ...

Asset manager hires new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2020
... accountant. Australian Standfirst AM chief investment officer Stirling Larkin said Barnes brings a wealth of knowledge, acumen and experience to the role. "As one of Australia's preeminent ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and family office accountants, Michael ...

MLC Asset Management appoints fixed income head

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2020
... for more than a decade." Armitage pointed to Kiely's investment skills, people leadership capabilities and commercial acumen in regard to his appointment. "We're dedicated to advancing the capabilities of Antares fixed income through ongoing ...

Frontier Advisors welcomes AustralianSuper director

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 18 FEB 2020
... last four and a half years in a time of sustained success and growth for the firm. His strategic capability and commercial acumen were invaluable", said Frontier chair Gabriel Szondy. Dixon joined the AustralianSuper board in September 2019 as an employer ...

Old boys, girls clubs dominate boards

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2020
... than skills and experience. "Governance skills and education don't seem to count for very much - it's the business acumen and networks that count more," they said. "[This] is perhaps why we might be seeing some of the governance crises we are ...

Pension fund appoints new investment lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 DEC 2019
... Texas Teachers chair Jarvis Hollingsworth said: "Jerry has always represented the highest level of integrity and financial acumen as he carried out his duties for the trust. I believe he has left a legacy that others will be able to follow for many y ...

Deloitte hires from OneVue

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 DEC 2019
... business. Deloitte director of corporate affairs and communications, Louise Denver, said Gomes brings significant business acumen and technical expertise in managing complex superannuation funds to the role. "Given the strong market demand in this space ...

Lonsec bolsters research leadership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2019
... take control of Lonsec Research in December as the firm's executive director. Robinson is set to bring a mix of commercial acumen and strong research credentials to the firm, alongside her "intimate understanding of what users need to support their investment ...

Nuveen switches up executive team

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2019
... investment officer in 2018 and was named president in June this year. "Jose's unparalleled drive, judgment and business acumen make him the right person to take Nuveen forward," Advani said. "He's been a great colleague and partner to me, and he is equally ...

Challenger appoints funds management boss

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2019
... experience gained across Australian and international markets. Nick is well known for his strategic thinking and commercial acumen having successfully led top tier global equity and multi-asset businesses," Howes said in a statement. "During this period ...