Chase expands further into advice M&A

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Specialist capability grows with appointment of Greg Quinn Specialist corporate advisory firm Chase Corporate Advisory (Chase) has bolstered its senior ranks to capture growing demand from the medium to large... Read more continue reading

Investec to focus on core strengths with the sale of its Professional Finance and Asset Finance & Leasing divisions

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Investec Bank (Australia)  announced last Friday that its parent company Investec Holdings (Australia), has entered into a definitive agreement with Bank of Queensland (BOQ) to sell its Professional Finance business... Read more continue reading

PIS strengthens business consulting to support growth

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Centrepoint Alliance last Friday announced two new appointments to Professional Investment Services’ Business Consulting team, Darren Black and Ryan Goodfellow further strengthening their business consulting capability to support adviser practice... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees acquires ANZ Trustees

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Listed financial services organisation Equity Trustees Limited (EQT) has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of ANZ Trustees (ANZT) for $150 million. The acquisition will be funded by an equity... Read more continue reading

Investors going global to manage risk

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index Report shows investors looking for international investment opportunities to help manage volatility After a volatile start to 2014, appetite for overseas assets was up with... Read more continue reading

Consumers have a preference for digital engagement in financial services − FSC Murray Review submission

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Australia’s financial system must provide flexibility and innovation which addresses the ever-increasing demands from consumers to use digital technology now and into the future. “More than ever, consumers are relying... Read more continue reading

DST Global Solutions appoints David Rhind, solutions manager, Anova Performance

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DST Global Solutions, a market-leading provider of technology solutions for the investment management industry, yesterday announced the appointment of David Rhind, Solutions Manager, Anova Performance for Asia-Pacific. Mr Rhind is... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason appoints Colin Taylor as sales director to support growth surge

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Legg Mason have announced that Colin Taylor has agreed to join the firm as Director of Sales, based in Melbourne. Colin will promote Legg Mason’s products and affiliate fund managers... Read more continue reading

William Blair opens up the world to Australia

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Australian investors will have greater global investment choices following the launch yesterday of William Blair’s first unit trusts in Australia. The Chicago-based asset manager has opened its Global Leaders Equity... Read more continue reading

NAB announces retirement of Cameron Clyne

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The Chairman of National Australia Bank Limited, Michael Chaney, announced yesterday that Cameron Clyne had advised the Board that he will retire as Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director... Read more continue reading