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Profiles, moves, and perspectives from across Australia's financial advice and investment industry.
Stonehorn: fear = opportunity
They say that the first year of a new business is the hardest. Although there were moments when it felt like it might be, it hasn’t turned out that way...
HESTA continues its evolution
The $52 billion health sector focused industry fund HESTA announced the appointment of Alan Sheen as head of portfolio management this week. Sheen comes direct...
JANA recruits from within for new insurance role
JANA Investment Advisers, Australia’s largest asset consulting firm, is expanding its insurance business, which until now has been most developed in the...
Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) departures - a win for ESG?
Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) today announced that CEO Jean-Sebastian Jacques; head of iron ore, Chris Salisbury; and head of corporate affairs, Simone Niven, will...
Investors shrug off COVID blues
A clear correlation has emerged between risk appetite during the COVID-19 pandemic and the age of investors, with Australian ‘millennials’ –...
'Undiscovered' $60 billion manager
The Rajiv Jain-led global equity manager, GQG Partners, was this year named 'Undiscovered Manager of the Year' by independent research house Morningstar.
Get to know Adrian Frinsdorf from William Buck
Adrian Frinsdorf is a Director of Wealth Advisery at William Buck, a 30-year old multidisciplinary financial services group. Adrian has attained a Bachelor of...
Get to know Troy Armstrong from Koda Capital
Troy is a Partner and Adviser at Koda Capital. Troy is a FASEA-compliant financial adviser holding a Bachelor of Commerce and SMSF Specialist Adviser...
VFMC alumnus moves to CBUS
Justin Arter, who previously headed the $62 billion portfolio managed by the Victorian Funds Management Corporation, has taken the role as CEO of industry fund...
Two of Australia's largest funds name new CIOs
Australia's Future Fund has named Sue Brake to take on the role of acting Chief Investment Officer at the $205 billion sovereign wealth fund. The fund promoted...
Adviser Profile: Matthew Scholten
Matthew Scholten is the executive chair of Scholten Collins McKissock in Melbourne. He is a Certified Financial Planner and has qualifications from the...
UniSuper appoints chief risk officer
The $85 billion industry fund for the higher education and research sector has finally filled the position of chief risk officer with the appointment of Andrew...
Suncorp names chief information officer
Former Commonwealth Bank executive Adam Bennett has been appointed as Suncorp’s chief information officer. He was previously at Commonwealth Bank for...
Australian Super picks executive
Australian Super has appointed former Coles executive Sarah Adams as group executive, strategy, brand and reputation. She joins from Bushfire Recovery Victoria...