Q&As

Ross Bernays

Q&A with Investment and Financial Services Logistics founder, Ross Bernays

Former CEO of HIP, Ross Bernays, has launched a funds management servicing company as he believes "that there are a good deal of quality investment opportunities that just don't see the light of day in Australia." Read more about his vision for the company and why a love of rugby was the reason...

David Bassanese

Q&A with BetaShares new Chief Economist

ETF provider BetaShares has announced the appointment of David Bassanese as chief economist. Read what he is most looking forward to in the new role, the highlights from his years spent as an AFR columnist, and the skill he considers paramount for a successful career in financial services.

Amy Pham

Q&A with Folkestone Maxim's new Portfolio Manager

Amy Pham has been appointed portfolio manager for the Folkestone Maxim A-REIT securities business. Find out what led her to this role, what she is most looking forward to in working with the new team and how a word from her mother changed her intended career path many years ago.

Gabriel Szondy

Q&A with Frontier's new Chair

Frontier Advisors' board member Gabriel Szondy will move into the role of chair following Geoff Ashton's departure in October. The 35-year tax and super veteran talks to Industry Moves about his professional career, enviable talent and the importance of grey hair in the financial services sector.

Kevin Branton

Q&A with Regnan's appoints Senior Analyst

ESG engagement and advocacy service, Regnan, has appointed Dr Kevin Branton as a senior analyst.

Peter Smith

Q&A with departing LGsuper Director, Peter Smith

LGsuper has announced the departure of former CEO Peter Smith as a member representative director after the recent board elections.

Stephen Karrasch

Q&A with Stephen Karrasch

Former OneVue group head of sales Stephen Karrasch has been appointed as head of sales at Philo Capital Advisers.

Alexis Cheang

Q&A with Mercer's new Senior Responsible Investment Consultant

Alexis Cheang has been appointed to the role of senior responsible investment consultant within Mercer's responsible investment team.

Vince Watt

Q&A with MetLife's new CFO

Former MLC & NAB Wealth CFO, Vince Watt, has stepped into the role of CFO at MetLife Australia. When asked what skills are needed to be a successful CFO he includes, "resilience, patience and a sense of humour".

Lewis Bearman

Q&A with Perennial's departing CEO

After nearly 11 years at Perennial Investment Partners, the last two as chief executive officer, Lewis Bearman is ready for something new. He reflects on his greatest career achievement to date, what he'll most miss about the role, and why the time is right for a change.