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Industry moves, appointments, and departures across Australian financial advice, asset management, and superannuation.
'Pat the dogs': Vale Ian Murdoch, an adviser with heart
Ian was a mentor to many financial advisers, and I was one of them. He offered guidance, wisdom and an unwavering commitment to ethical practice. Long after he...
Ex-AMP executive Hartley named to succeed Mota as CEO at Insignia
After his executive stint at AMP was cut short eight months ago, Hartley firmed as favourite for the leadership role at its institutional contemporary,...
AMP flattens advice hierarchy with Hartley's chief executive role 'removed'
Hartley, who joined AMP from Sunsuper in January 2021, will help transition the AWM business to a flatter human resource model before leaving the group in...
Execs take up to 60 per cent pay cut to join new liquid equities fund manager Blackwattle
Having poached a number of high-profile portfolio managers (often at a discount), and with backing from family offices and high net worth investors, new...
Exodus reversing? Adviser numbers on the rise in 2023
The green shoots that emerged for adviser numbers in the back half of 2022 were no fluke, with provisional advisers leading an industry resurgence after five...
ASIC commissioner cuts 5-year term early to join Vanguard
The respected lawyer will not see out his contract with the corporate regulator after accepting a role in the commercial sector.
Maroney leaves large footprint on SMSF sector
The CEO of the SMSF Association, John Maroney, will step down after the 2023 National Conference in Melbourne after nearly six years in the position.
Akambo, CFS and Atrium lead appointments this week
Last week's Australian unemployment figures showed spectacular improvement, with the headline figure falling to 3.5 percent from 3.9 percent, while adding...
Magellan sales chief to retire, GQG promotes talent
With the RBA moving rates up another 50bps to 1.35 per cent, investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if its punch was hard enough to contain...
Magellan, Franklin Templeton changes lead appointments this week
Australia's unemployment figures remained steady at 3.9 per cent for May despite more than 61,000 people entering the workforce. The extra workers that have...
On the move in wealth management
Ex-ASIC chair joins Super Hero, Partners bulks up Optimism and confidence in the Australian job market is growing and expanding throughout the country, with...