TAL boosts risk management capability

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Australia’s largest life insurer TAL ‎has strengthened its risk management by appointing a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to its senior executive team.  Experienced risk manager Scott Mackenzie has this month started... Read more continue reading

Former ANZ executive joins van Eyk Advice

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Boutique licensee van Eyk Advice has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of former RI Advice chief financial officer David Flynn, as it prepares to announce a foundation practice.... Read more continue reading

Aon Hewitt appoints new Lead for McDonald remuneration data and consulting

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Aon Hewitt, global leader in human resource consulting and outsourcing solutions, yesterday announced the appointment of Sue-Ellen Davis as the new Lead for its expert consulting business, McDonald. McDonald specialises... Read more continue reading

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