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M&A is not a 'scattergun' approach: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... same purpose to scaling the advice platform, which isn't a "scattergun" approach, AZ NGA group chief executive Paul Barrett said. Speaking with Financial Standard, Barrett said there are specific components and criteria that need to be ticked off ...

AZ NGA names chief operating officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... oversee the delivery of AZ NGA's proposition to accounting and advisory firms, reporting to group chief executive Paul Barrett. The appointment will advance the firm's ambitions of building super firms and Centres of Excellence while pursuing transformational ...

AZ NGA partners with Sydney Financial Planning

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2025
... a lot of cultural alignment between both firms and total agreement about accelerating growth and unlocking potential." Barrett added that Sydney Financial Planning was an attractive opportunity given its proven track record of identifying, training and ...

AZ NGA expands in South Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... superannuation, investments and insurance since 1976 for clients in Western Australia. AZ NGA group chief executive Paul Barrett said the partnership with Oreon marks a significant step forward in expanding AZ NGA's presence in South Australia and supporting ...

EC Pohl expands presence in UK with acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2025
... Spirit Funds. EC Pohl & Co's executive chair and chief investment officer Manny Pohl will become chair of SDL and Scott Barrett will become chief financial officer. "This acquisition of a licensed firm in the UK strengthens EC Pohl & Co's global presence," ...

AZ NGA acquires majority stake in Geographe Financial Group

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... Sean Spencer and Brent O'Byrne will increase their shareholding and rise to leadership roles. AZ NGA chief executive Paul Barrett said the transaction represented the company's ability and preparedness to structure deals to meet the evolving needs and ...

AZ NGA forms strategic partnership with Qld advice firm

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... presence through its seven office locations, including Geraldton, Toowoomba, and Canberra. AZ NGA group chief executive Paul Barrett said MIQ's proven track record propelled the agreement. "Over the past 10 years, MiQ has grown significantly through ...

FAAA expands policy team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
... financial advisers has hired a policy and advocacy manager. Financial Advice Association Australia has appointed David Barrett to the newly created role, effective 24 March 2025. Based in Sydney, Barrett reports to the general manager of policy, advocacy ...

Beware creep of cancel culture into super fund governance: Lawyer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
... appointing directors, and while it's easy to think of cases where this would be appropriate, Gilbert + Tobin partner Luke Barrett told Financial Standard care must be taken in how it's done. "A perceived conflict of interest isn't necessarily ...

AZ NGA positions for growth with key appointment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2025
... (AZ NGA). Blackledge has been appointed group chief financial officer at AZ NGA, reporting to group chief executive Paul Barrett. Blackledge left Fitzpatricks in August 2024. She became chief executive in December 2020 after serving 18 months as chief ...
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