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What's really going on? Appointment activity tells the story.
Appointment activity over the past six months reveals the establishment of at least one new firm, forewarns the eventual sale of NAB custody, and highlights the expansion in the alternative investment space.
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The pull of consulting
In order to create more flexibility in their lives, many people in the industry are becoming successful consultants. Penny Pryor talks to Chris Condon, Angela Ashton and Jon Glass about the difficulties and benefits of going your own way.
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Where are they now? Mike Crivelli on his disruptive career
Mike Crivelli has had a long and distinguished career in financial services, including a 20 year stint at BT before co-founding Perennial Investment Partners in 1996. Now as the chair of Perennial Value, he looks back on a career that has been defined by disruption.
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Cooper and Sherry's personal super strategies
The industry is understandably obsessed with longevity risk.
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Where are they now? Russell Kennett on life after financial services
Russell Kennett was the executive vice president of State Street when he left the financial services industry in 2009.
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A few good planners
In the wake of the CBA scandal, plenty of people are wondering if there is such a thing as a good financial planner. Penny Pryor discovers there is, and manages to track down three.
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Where are they now? Tim Hughes on super, conservation and the joy of making a difference
Tim Hughes was the CIO of Catholic Super from 2002-2010 and spent 17 years as an economics columnist with Brisbane's Courier Mail. He now describes himself as an investment professional, company director, writer and conservationist, and thrives on the diverse challenges that these roles bring.
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The pros and cons of working with friends
Working and hiring friends can be fraught with both personal and professional challenges, but it can also bring great rewards if it works.
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The best redundancy experience
Can the outplacement services that companies provide after a redundancy make a difference in finding the next role? Penny Pryor talks to two institutional executives about their personal experiences.
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The brave new world of asset consulting
The investment management and superannuation industry has changed markedly over the last decade. Not only has it grown in size, but it has also had to deal with a wealth of new regulation, a rapidly evolving technology space and a tightening of margins.