Elizabeth Fry

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Managing Editor at Industry Moves

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Aware Super recruits Marsh McLennan risk specialist

1 week ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

Aware Super is bolstering its risk management and compliance team with a senior hire from Marsh McLennan, the global risk and insurance giant. The $200 billion industry fund has appointed Norlena Brouwer as head of business risk and compliance for enablement, transformation and performance. Aware Super has appointed Norlena Brouwer as head of business risk and compliance for enablement, transformation and performance, as the $200 billion industry fund strengthens its risk management strategies.
Apostle Fund adds two staffers

1 week ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

Apostle Funds Management has welcomed two senior executives to its investment and operations team as it intensifies its push for growth. Adam Camillo joins as chief operating officer while Harrison Lane is appointed investments director. Lane brings over a decade of experience in both traditional and alternative asset classes, investment due diligence and manager research.
GAM nabs Janus Henderson equities team

1 week ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

Swiss fund manager GAM Investments has brought in a new team to run its flagship European funds in a move that signals renewed institutional interest in European markets. GAM has appointed a European equities team from Janus Henderson to manage its GAM Star European Equity and Continental European Equity funds. The new team comprises Tom O'Hara as investment director, alongside investment managers Jamie Ross and David Barker, all formerly of Janus Henderson.
Former TCorp exec sets up consultancy

1 week ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

A longtime investment professional has set up an investment consultancy to advise superannuation funds on the total portfolio approach (TPA) to investment. Nigel Wilkin-Smith founded Long Horizon Enterprises to address what he sees as a glaring gap in the market for advisory services that can translate the TPA theory into practical action. He is currently working with a large institutional investor that is transitioning its investment model towards this investment model.
Aware Super beefs up sustainability team

1 week ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

High-profile ethics and impact manager Desiree Lucchese has joined Aware Super as the reporting manager for climate change and sustainability. In her new role, Lucchese will blend technical expertise with change management to serve as a liaison across the super fund, helping to create a robust roadmap for the fund's reporting functions. "Quality reporting reflects an organisation's level of transparency and accountability in an evolving reporting landscape.
Russell Investments names investment head for APAC

1 week ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

Russell Investments has appointed Andrew Pease as head of investments for Asia-Pacific as the US asset manager deepens its regional presence amid volatile markets. Pease, who recently served as global chief investment strategist, brings over 30 years of experience in asset allocation, portfolio strategy, and macroeconomic research.
Super moves: Future Fund, WTW

2 weeks ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

The Future Fund's Sydney office continues to grow with Edwina Matthew and Anish Gupta joining the organization. Australia's sovereign wealth fund comes on board as director of responsible Investment prior to joining the Future Fund, she was investment director for sustainable investment, APAC at Wellington management. She will report to Kristen, Kirsten Simpson, who leads our dedicated, responsible investment team. Gupta joins as director of portfolio risk.
ANZ Staff Super loses investment head

2 weeks ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

ANZ Staff Superannuation investment chief is stepping down from the role after just nine months, raising questions about the future of the corporate superannuation fund. Ruwanie Dias joined the $7 billion fund as the head of investments, was responsible for all investment decisions and outcomes, running the multi-manager investment portfolios that cover both public and private asset classes.
Escala poised for overhaul strategy

2 weeks ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

Private wealth manager Escala Partners is poised for an management overhaul that could see the appointment of a new chief executive, according to people familiar with the matter. Two senior executives - co-chief executive Pep Perry and investment chief Tracy McNaughton - are expected to leave the firm in June. Torty Howard will step down from her role as co-chief executive and take on an operating position, the sources said. Advisory head Ben James is being lined up as the new chief executive.
Escala set to overhaul strategy

2 weeks ago | financialstandard.com.au | Elizabeth Fry

Private wealth manager Escala Partners is poised for an overhaul that could see the departure of its senior leadership team and the appointment of a new chief executive, according to people familiar with the matter. Three senior executives - co-chief executives Torty Howard and Pep Perry, along with investment chief Tracy McNaughton - are expected to leave at the start of June. Advisory head Ben James is being lined up as the new chief executive.