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New hire salaries skyrocket: Recruiter

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
About 77% of Australian employers intend to increase starting salaries for new hires by 10% - but financial services institutions are offering up to 30% more to get candidates over the line.

Bennelong advances Victoria, Tasmania distribution strategy

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Bennelong Funds Management has appointed Nathan Masalski as account director, investments, to expand its footprint in Victoria and Tasmania.

Janus Henderson appoints new chief executive

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Joining from AllianceBernstein, Ali Dibadj has been named as Janus Henderson's new chief executive, succeeding Dick Weil.

Mercer promotes three to partner

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Mercer has promoted three in the Pacific region to partner level.

abrdn establishes Sustainability Group, promotes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
Commitment to sustainability is ramping up at abrdn, with the global manager announcing a dedicated business division and promoting its local ESG lead.

WTW adds cybersecurity consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
Willis Towers Watson is building out its cybersecurity capabilities, hiring a consultant to its Australasia financial lines team.

Capital Group appoints to newly created role

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
Capital Group has appointed London-based Kat Ferris as head of product development for Asia and Europe.

Ashurst launches super offering, hires

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAR 2022
Law firm Ashurst has launched a superannuation offering, combining legal, regulatory and risk expertise, with the firm hiring to lead the offering.

Douglass exits Magellan board

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 MAR 2022
Magellan Financial Group's Hamish Douglass tendered his resignation as a director from the board effective March 19.

Milford chair to retire

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022
Milford Asset Management board chair Mark Cross will retire from the board at the end of June, with a new chair appointed.