ANZ builds presence in QLD and WA
ANZ is moving to strengthen its presence in Queensland and Western Australia, appointing Russell Shields as Queensland chairman and John Atkins as West Australian chairman.
The roles are new to ANZ and follow the successful state leadership role of former New South Wales chairman Warwick Smith.
ANZ chief executive officer Mike Smith said the new appointee’s would be responsible for representing ANZ’s interests and strengthening the group’s profile in Queensland and Western Australia.
“They will work closely with the state heads of ANZ businesses and have accountability for the development of our activities in Australia’s two fastest growing states,” Smith said.
Shields has held senior finance roles in Australia and Asia and helped establish the Queensland office of Wardley Australia, the investment-banking arm of HSBC. He was most recently managing director, Asia Pacific, transport, construction and infrastructure, in Hong Kong with HSBC.
Atkins is currently head of office with Freehills in Perth, having previously served as Freehills’ managing partner in Melbourne and national practice partner with responsibility for the firm’s overseas operations.
Recommended for you
Financial advisers are reminded to ensure their CPD is up to date with the Financial Services and Credit Panel making its second determination in a week after an adviser failed to meet the requirements.
An adviser has received a written reprimand from the Financial Services and Credit Panel after failing to meet his CPD requirements, the panel’s first action since June.
While efficiency remains a top priority for Australian advisers, State Street has revealed the profession is now juggling this desire with the need to maintain personalisation of its service offering.
A possible acquisition of data provider Iress is becoming a greater likelihood after the firm announced it is engaging with multiple interested parties.
