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Industry heavyweights back listed venture fund

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2016

... chairman Anthony Eisen, Ratesetter Australia chief executive Daniel Foggo and General Assembly Australia founder Riley Bachelor. Other investors in the float include the founders of some of Australia's most successful fintechs: Timelio's Charlotte Petris ...

Universities must prepare for adviser reforms: FPA

KERRIE SYDEE | THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2016

... executive Dante De Gori said the FPA is thrilled with the positive responses of a number of universities who have put forward Bachelor and Masters degrees to be approved by FPEC. "The FPA is committed to working with universities to develop degree programs ...

Enrolments point to adviser growth

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2016

... increase compared to August 2015. Of the students enrolled in Kaplan Professional financial services courses, 70% hold a bachelor's degree and 36% are female. The figures come ahead of the anticipated release of new industry standards which are expected ...

Scholarship launched to support female planners

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2016

... attendance at a SunSuper professional development day. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be full time Bachelor of Commerce students majoring in financial planning and currently working within the industry. National manager of retail ...

Independent body will make new standards simpler: FPA

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016

... there won't be questions asked." De Gori reminded attendees that existing financial planners will not need to complete a bachelor's degree but may need to upskill if they currently only hold a diploma or advanced diploma. "The minister has confirmed ...

CalPERS names new chief executive

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2016

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) will welcome a new chief executive in October after its board appointed a new leader this week. Joining CalPERS as chief executive is Marcie Frost. She most recently served as the director ...

Industry fund appoints new CSO

DARREN SNYDER | FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016

... marketing, having previously worked as a corporate lawyer and corporate finance executive. His academic achievements include a Bachelor of Laws (Hon), Bachelor of Commerce, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and an Executive Master of Business Administration. ...

New non-executive director for GBST

KERRIE SYDEE | FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2016

... needs of the company." Page will also serve as chair of the board's audit and risk management committee. Page holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney, is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, fellow of the Australian ...

Ex-Westpac exec joins Rubik

KERRIE SYDEE | TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2016

... Australia and the Financial Services Institute of Australasisa (FINSIA). He holds an MBA from Macquarie University and a bachelor of commerce in accounting, finance and systems from the University of New South Wales. Commenting on the appointment, Rubik ...

Advisers see value in degree

KERRIE SYDEE | WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016

A new survey from Mentor Education and Core Data has revealed that 75% of financial advisers support a bachelor of financial planning over a related bachelor's degree. The survey of over 500 financial advisers, including 400 financial planners, 86 accountants ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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