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Advisers require entrepreneurial hat

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2017
Two FS Power50 advisers told an industry conference that successful and sustainable practices were built when they began to see themselves not only as advisers but astute entrepreneurs. Story Wealth Management chief executive Anne Graham urged practice ...

Financial Standard journalist recognised in press awards

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2017
Financial Standard journalist Jamie Williamson has been honoured for two news stories on Australia's institutional investment industry, receiving a major accolade at the State Street Institutional Press Awards for Asia Pacific. In her first year as ...

C is the key

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
It's 21 days before the US Federal Reserve proclaims to the world that the fed funds rate is 25 basis points higher to 1.5%. Gauging from the CME FedWatch Tool, this is 91.5% certain. I don't think anybody can quibble with this. But one striking point ...

Where in the cycle is Australia?

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
"In the next 5000 kilometres, turn right." Even the now-ubiquitous GPS (global positioning system) will ask you're starting point before it gives directions to your destination. But what if you don't know where you presently are? Such is the problem ...

Watermark hires global equities lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
Watermark Funds Management looked offshore to appoint a global equity markets lead. Hailing from London, Harvey Migotti will join the Sydney-based long-short investment manager as head of international equities. He was most recently an analyst at global ...

'tis the season to not be jolly

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
Thank goodness Australia doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving Day - there won't be anything to give thanks for when it comes around next week. While we're at it, Santa Claus may not be coming to town either. I'm not in a "Grinchy" mood today, it's just the ...

Financial services industry welcomes 'Yes' result

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
... marriage equality, said he hopes the government is "quick to take action and make this law." It's a YES! #MarriageEquality pic.twitter.com/rWvGqjYvD1 - Zurich Australia (@ZurichAustralia) November 14, 2017 Several financial advisers named in the 2017 ...

APRA picks NAB veteran for senior hire

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
APRA has appointed a new executive general manager, specialised institutions. Mark Adams joins the regulator from Versent, where he was acting chief operating officer. Before that, he was executive general manager, digital banking at UBank, and held ...

Myprosperity partners with $6.2bn platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2017
Myprosperity has partnered with an ASX-listed investment and superannuation platform provider to give clients whole-of-wealth solutions. Clients can now access HUB24 assets via myprosperity. HUB24 director of strategic development Jason Entwistle said ...

Industry veteran joins RBC, targets Australian growth

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2017
RBC Investor and Treasury Services, part of Royal Bank of Canada, announced the appointment of an industry veteran as managing director, head of global client coverage Australia. David Brown joins RBC I&TS with more than 29 years' experience in financial ...