Zurich announces new head of general insurance

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) today announced the appointment of Alex Morgan as Head of General Insurance (GI), Australia & New Zealand. Mr Morgan currently serves as Chief Risk Officer,... Read more continue reading

Finalists unveiled for 19th ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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ANZIIF is delighted to announce the finalists for the 19th Australian Insurance Industry Awards. Commenting on the upcoming event, ANZIIF CEO Prue Willsford said, “This year, we are celebrating how our... Read more continue reading

Laurent Toussaint to join Mason Stevens as Chief Financial Officer

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Specialist wealth platform provider, Mason Stevens, has announced it has appointed Laurent Toussaint, as Chief Financial Officer. Mr Toussaint joins the firm from ASX-listed wealth management and accounting network, Count Limited,... Read more continue reading

Federated Hermes raises $486 million for private equity fund

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Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE:FHI), a global leader in active, responsible investing, announces the successful closure of its fifth flagship Private Equity Co-investment fund (PEC V LP, PEC V, or The... Read more continue reading

Rental crisis easing? Vacancy rate rises to 1.3%

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SQM Research has revealed national residential property rental vacancy rates continue to rise to now stand at 1.3% as at the month of June 2023. The total number of rental... Read more continue reading

State Street Appoints Jessica Donohue to Head of Global Investment Insights, Sustainability and Impact

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State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) has announced it has appointed Executive Vice President Jessica Donohue as head of Global Investment Insights, Sustainability and Impact. Donohue succeeds Rick Lacaille who announced... Read more continue reading

The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia disapprove of Treasury’s proposed NALE rules for superannuation funds

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The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia do not believe that a factor-based approach which leads to an effective tax rate of 90% is the correct way to deal with a... Read more continue reading

Westpac economics leadership

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Westpac CEO, Peter King has announced that after more than 30 years as Group Chief Economist, Bill Evans will take on a new role as Senior Economic Advisor for Westpac,... Read more continue reading

AZ NGA appoints General Counsel and Company Secretary

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Professional services company, AZ NGA, has appointed former Yellow Brick Road executive, Andrew Symes, to the newly created position of General Counsel and Company Secretary, and appointed Yasemin Onat to... Read more continue reading

Equip Super appoints new Member Director to the Board

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Equip Super has appointed Mr Julian Widdup to the Board as a new Member Director. Julian brings more than two decades of relevant experience to the leading fund’s skills-based Board... Read more continue reading