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

Erik Knutzen joins Neuberger Berman as multi-asset class chief investment officer

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Neuberger Berman yesterday announced that Erik Knutzen will join the firm as Multi-Asset Class Chief Investment Officer. Mr. Knutzen joins to deepen the many multi-asset class strategic partnerships Neuberger Berman has... Read more continue reading

SME Association appoints new CEO and International Ambassador

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SME Association of Australia (SMEA) Chairman Craig West has announced that Greg Kay has been appointed the Association’s new CEO and Dr Caroline Hong the organisation’s International Ambassador. Commenting further... Read more continue reading

The values that SPAA espouses

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With our national conference behind us, and as a 2014 unfolds amid several inquiries critical to our industry, I thought it was an important time to remind members of the... Read more continue reading

Board changes lead to greater female presence

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Wholesale superannuation solutions provider OneVue has a made a number of changes to its board, resulting in its membership now comprising 80 percent women. OneVue chief executive and continuing OneVue... Read more continue reading