New Direction for Corporate Super Specialist Alliance

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 The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA) will make changes to its executive team on 1 March 2015 as a result of a new strategy and overall direction for the group.... Read more continue reading

International investment options added to Macquarie Wrap

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Macquarie has announced that international listed securities and domestic fixed income securities are now available as investment options on its platform, Macquarie Wrap. Justin Delaney, Head of Wealth Product for... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital continues to build global infrastructure debt team

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AMP Capital has appointed Roopa Murthy as Director and Giles Gray as Associate to its Infrastructure Debt team in London. Emma Haight-Cheng, who joined the London office as a Director... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management expands Australia offering with Absolute Return Fund

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Expanding its institutional investor offering to the Australian market, Nikko Asset Management, Asia’s premier global asset manager, has launched the Nikko AM Absolute Return Fund (the Fund), the company announced... Read more continue reading

New name for pre-eminent SMSF organisation reflects sector’s importance

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has changed its name to the SMSF Association, effective immediately. The Managing Director/CEO of the SMSF Association, Andrea Slattery, says: “It’s critical that... Read more continue reading

Centuria Life ramps up bonds team

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Centuria Life yesterday announced another new appointment to support upcoming demand for its range of tax-effective investment bonds. Brent Andal has been appointed Business Development Manager, Centuria Investment Bonds Division. Mr... Read more continue reading

Nikko AM Australia appoints Robert Bluzmanis as Head of Wholesale Accounts

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Nikko Asset Management Australia has announced the appointment of Rob Bluzmanis as Head of Wholesale Accounts. With over 14 years’ industry experience, most recently as Director- Head of National Key Accounts... Read more continue reading

Aon Benfield Scholarship applications now open for 2015

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This scholarship offers the opportunity to travel to London and develop advanced skills and knowledge of international reinsurance markets. Provided by Aon Benfield and the Australian and New Zealand Insitute... Read more continue reading

Plato expands research capability with senior hire

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Plato Investment Management Limited (Plato), a boutique quantitative equities fund manager, has expanded its investment team with the appointment of Dr Jonathan Whiteoak as Senior Quantitative Analyst. Dr Whiteoak will... Read more continue reading

Why get financial advice? Financial planning needs to be demystified

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The large majority of consumers simply do not understand the basic value that financial planners offer according to Wealth Know How’s General Manager Fiona Parker. “Consumers are telling us they... Read more continue reading