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Magellan adds to board

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 30 NOV 2020
... Garnsey has over 40 years' experience in retail, marketing and distribution and is currently the chair of Australian Wool Innovation and was a non-executive director at Flight Centre Travel Group and Seven West Media. Garnsey was previously the general ...

FPA announces 2020 award winners

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 26 NOV 2020
... of Hard Line Wealth won the FPA Financial Planner AFP of the Year Award for 2020. In a new category, the FPA Advice Innovation Award sought to recognise members who have using advice to automate or deliver advice, or to engage with clients. Victoria-based ...

Zurich to pay super on parental leave

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 NOV 2020
... continue to accrue during unpaid leave for primary parents. The plan was developed in consultation with Zurich's Women's Innovation Network and PrideZ groups. "Our new Family Care Policy reflects the many different voices of our diverse workforce, ensuring ...

FEAL executive of the year named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
... in Sydney this week. UniSuper chief executive Kevin O'Sullivan has been recognised for his contribution to digital innovation, corporate strategy, and his leadership throughout COVID-19. O'Sullivan has been chief executive of UniSuper for more than seven ...

Underinsurance gap worsens: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
... insured held via this distribution channel has been decreasing since the end of 2018. "Although we will see product innovation as insurers respond to APRA's intervention on retail income protection products, it will be challenging to completely reverse ...

Cbus appoints new technology chief

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2020
... building and construction and allied industries," she said. "Importantly, Cbus has a strong and increasing focus on innovation and technology and I'm looking forward to building on the results achieved and delivering for the fund's three quarters of ...

Bloomberg indices to rebrand

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 NOV 2020
... Bloomberg MSCI indices. Bloomberg Index Services chief executive Steve Berkley said: "We are excited by the growth and innovation that we've seen across our indices business, and we look forward to continuing to provide leading index solutions not only ...

Cashwerkz director departs

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2020
... broad range of skills relevant to financial services," he said. "This includes having an informed view with regards to innovation and the disruption of traditional business models, as well as bringing a contemporary focus to governance processes within ...

NAB Asset Servicing signs up to Charles River

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2020
... institutional clients monitor a broad range of investment mandates to meet regulatory requirements. "Accelerating digital innovation for the benefit of clients is core to NAB's strategy. We are delighted to collaborate with Charles River to provide simpler ...

Fintech hires in Australian expansion

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2020
A US-based fintech has appointed a head of international sales, who will be tasked with driving revenue growth in Australia and New Zealand. Jason O'Shaughnessy steps into the role at data aggregation and analytics for financial services provider Envestnet ...