Westpac extends van Eyk contract
Westpac Financial Planning has extended its investment research and consulting contract with research firm van Eyk, van Eyk announced today.
In a media release, van Eyk said it would continue to provide investment research and asset consulting services to Westpac financial advisers for the next three years.
“Our clients appreciate the quality of our investment research and our level of tailored service,” van Eyk managing director Stephen van Eyk said.
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