BetaShares expands distribution team following record ETF market growth

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BetaShares, a leading Australian manager of exchange traded funds, has announced the appointment of Tania Smyth as National Manager – Adviser Services. With over 15 years’ experience in financial services,... Read more continue reading

Affinia awards winners announced

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National dealer group Affinia Financial Advisers recently presented its 2015 Adviser Awards. Affinia General Manager Craig Parker said the awards were a reflection of the talent within the Affinia network... Read more continue reading

Zurich provides advisers with robo-advice edge

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has given financial advisers a new way to enhance their client engagement experience with the launch of its new Wealth Index tool. The tool, which... Read more continue reading

Nikko AM Australia continues positive momentum with appointment of new institutional business head

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Nikko Asset Management Australia continues the momentum of its business with the appointment of Eddy Schipper as head of institutional business.  The newly created role will report to Managing Director,... Read more continue reading

JBWere confirms new senior appointment

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 JBWere has announced Shamal Dass as the new JBWere Head of Philanthropic Services. Mr Dass joined JBWere in November 2012 and will lead a team dedicated to providing specialist advice... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints Head of Operational Excellence

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Margaret (Mags) De Almeida to the newly created role of Head of Operational Excellence within its Life... Read more continue reading

Securitor confirms new managing director

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Securitor has confirmed Mr Mark Fisher as its new managing director, a role he has been acting in for the past seven months. Approaching its 30-year anniversary, Securitor represents a... Read more continue reading

New CEO appointed at Lonsec’s Adviser Network

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Adviser Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lonsec Fiscal, has announced the appointment of Duncan McPherson as CEO with effect from 31 August 2015. Adviser Network is a leading non-institutionally... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical reports solid full year results

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Financial highlights (all comparisons to year ended 30 June 2014): Net profit after tax (NPAT) of $1.970 million (down 23%) Underlying profit after tax1 (UPAT) of $2.454 million (down 21%)... Read more continue reading

Insync continues to increase the fund’s exposure to global healthcare

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“The slowdown in China will have relatively minimal impact on the outlook for Medtronics which is benefitting from the powerful megatrend in the growing demand for healthcare products and services... Read more continue reading