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Guy Stern retires from ASI

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
Aberdeen Standard Investments' global head of multi-asset and macro investing is retiring after more than 10 years at the firm.

MetLife welcomes new group product head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
MetLife has confirmed the appointment of a new head of group product, joining from Swiss Re.

Lazard appoints former Bennelong director

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
Lazard Asset Management appointed a former Bennelong director of distribution to lead a southern expansion.

Global manager appoints distribution director

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
Franklin Templeton Investments Australia recently executed a senior distribution hire and flagged the opportunity to further expand its team in the local market.

Platypus distribution director departs

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 8 NOV 2018
The distribution director at Platypus Asset Management has left for a role at Fidante as the former reviews its distribution options.

Government super fund adds engagement lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2018
A $29 billion government superannuation fund has welcomed a new general manager of member engagement.

GAM chief executive steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2018
Alex Friedman has stepped down as chief executive of GAM effective immediately, with the group saying its next stage of evolution would be best served by new leadership.

Advice firm hires for increasing regulatory environment

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2018
A prominent financial advice and accounting firm is welcoming a director of financial reporting to assist in the management of an increasing regulatory environment.

Industry fund chief exits

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2018
The long-running chief executive of a $9.4 billion industry superannuation fund is stepping down.

Former UBS multi-asset expert joins boutique

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
UBS Asset Management's former head of investment strategy has joined a financial advisory firm based in Sydney.