People
Profiles, moves, and perspectives from across Australia's financial advice and investment industry.
Guiding hand of serendipity working for Invesco's Ashley O'Connor
Like many people, Ashley O'Connor, head of investment strategy at Invesco Australia, did not exactly plan for the career he ultimately embarked upon. But some...
Michael Birch's big rent-roll of the dice
The respected corporate adviser and manager is laying it all on the line after "rolling the sleeves up" on multi-faceted research for his new property-based...
Invesco's Tarun Gupta explains how factor investing helps generate consistent alpha
How a star quant analyst used his poker skills to take on calculated risks and deliver outstanding returns
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...
Private wealth seen as significant area of jobs growth
Advancing technologies, the explosion of 'big data' and greater regulation are changing the shape of financial advisers in the investment industry,
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...
Marks on the 'dismal science' of economics, true sources of alpha
Legendary hedge fund billionaire and investor Howard Marks, founder of Oaktree Capital, is one of the most respected finance commentators in the world, by...
Ray Dalio: "Reducing Inflation Will Come at a Great Cost"
Legendary investor Ray Dalio has warned against believing all will be well if central banks simply increase interest rates to get inflation under control.
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...
On the move in wealth management – culture in focus
Australian Ethical, GQG Partners, Count Plus lead new roles As Anthony Albanese is sworn in as the new Prime Minister and the Labor Party takes power for the...
Appointments: On the move in finance
FPA, OC Funds, Rush Gold, abrdn lead changes in MayThe financial services market has been more active than ever in 2022, with the shortage of workers and...
Australian Ethical nabs investment heavyweights
Leading sustainable investment manager Australian Ethical has recruited a number of industry veterans for its investment committee as it enters merger talks...