knowIT expands following Strategy Steps acquisition
In the wake of its October acquisition of Strategy Steps, knowIT Group has created three new roles to enhance its technical expertise and content production and management capabilities.
The company announced last week that Tony Negline had been appointed technical editor, Kevin Conlon had been appointed to head the CPD program and Jacquie Hayes had been appointed to manage content.
Negline is principal at Financial and Technical Solutions and is also head of superannuation at the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Conlon is managing partner at ACTIVE Knowledge and was most recently chief executive of the peak equity release body, SEQUAL.
Hayes has over 20 years' experience in financial journalism and media relations, most recently as a columnist for Fairfax Media.
Commenting on the appointments, knowIt Group chief executive, Wayne Wilson said they brought a high level of expertise to knowIT Group and its Desk Caddie online tool offering.
Recommended for you
Apostle Funds Management has appointed the newly created position of director, head of wholesale as the firm expands its Australian footprint in the wholesale sector.
Recruitment manager Robert Half has shared the most in-demand roles in financial services that firms are finding difficult to fill, driven by ASIC’s growing focus on risk and compliance.
ASIC chief executive, Warren Day, is among senior executives to depart the corporate regulator amid changes to its leadership team.
Iress has completed the sale of its platform business, bringing $4.1 billion in funds under administration over to Praemium.