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Challenger bolsters exec lineup

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
... have such a high calibre internal successor to this role. Angela brings a deep understanding of our business, commercial acumen and strong leadership experience demonstrated over the past seven years at Challenger, including as a member of our leadership ...

Former MLC executive joins Challenger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 SEP 2018
... Challenger chair Peter Polson said the organisation is pleased to welcome West to the board. "He brings significant commercial acumen and expertise, including deep knowledge of the Australian and global insurance sector, that will contribute to the mix ...

Trustees caught in a balancing act

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018
... not one that's so cautious and risk averse that becomes "paralysed" about taking risks, he said. It needs to apply acumen, knowledge and business judgment and weigh up all relevant factors in understanding those risks. Trustees have to exercise a ...

AMP names new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 AUG 2018
... redesigning business models to drive turnaround and growth. "Francesco is a proven change agent who will bring the strategic acumen and expertise to spearhead the transformation needed in our business," Murray said. "During his time with Credit Suisse ...

Former PIMCO chief boosts Aussie fintech

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
... Tony Mackenzie saying the appointment of Hodge brings an unparalleled level of financial services experience and business acumen to Jacobi. "We are excited to leverage that experience as we launch into our next stage of growth. A key element of Jacobi's ...

Global manager hires former Wallaby, launches unit trust

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018
... the institutional, wholesale and family office markets." "We have been incredibly impressed with his [Horan's] business acumen, his insight and his leadership. It is clear that his skills on the pitch have been quickly transferred to the business world ...

Bank distribution head goes green

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2018
... presence and capabilities." Likewise, UCA chief executive Mathew Browning said Brennan's combination of strategic and business acumen will be enormously valuable to UCA. "His experience will be a great asset to the team and our investors. David is very ...

SMSF expert joins boutique investment house

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2018
... to welcome Andrea to advise its board. "Her vision, integrity, deep knowledge of financial markets and overall business acumen will be a welcomed addition to assist our board of directors and facilitate the development of our strategic vision," McNally ...

Guinness Asset Management wins global equities mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2018
... such as Alpha has conviction in our company and the portfolio manager, Adrian Di Mattina. Adrian has incredible investment acumen and a long track record in small caps investing." Brodie added: "The SGH Emerging Companies fund has been on our radar given ...

SG Hiscock wins small cap mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2018
... such as Alpha has conviction in our company and the portfolio manager, Adrian Di Mattina. Adrian has incredible investment acumen and a long track record in small caps investing." "The SGH Emerging Companies fund has been on our radar given its impressive ...