Singapore-based Ascent Fund Services, which is seeking to list on the Australian Securities Exchange, has appointed Eric Koolen to lead its Australian expansion....

Equity Trustees has announced the appointments of Kate Schell and Amanda Sartor as the new additions to its trustee and wealth services team. ...

Helen Morgan-Banda has been chief executive for the Law Society of New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, and held corporate affairs posi...

Clime Investment Management has announced the appointment of Jason Gapps as national practice manager at Madison Financial Group. ...

Mercer has appointed Marcus De Kock as its new alternatives investment director for the Pacific region. ...

Stephen Poole, former general manager of NAB’s Meritum Financial Group, has joined Gold Coast boutique fund manager Swell as head of distribution. ...

Peter Chun will start in the role on 6 September, replacing Kevin O’Sullivan who was chief executive at the industry super fund for eight years....

Rachel Halpern will be responsible for the firm’s sustainability team in the newly-created role. ...

Bevan Green has been appointed as business development manger for AXA Investment Managers....

The ratings house has appointed former Xplore Wealth chief executive Mike Wright into the role....

AMP has announced a flatter management structure covering AMP Wealth and AMP Bank....

Connecticut-based Axiom Investments will be managing Pengana’s two international ethical funds following the departure of its chief investment officer and deputy portfoli...

Bozenna Hinton has been appointed general manager – product, pricing and retail insurance proposition, responsible for ensuring the sustainability of MLC Life Insurance’s...

Ellerston Capital chief investment officer, Christo Hall, will become the chair of the investment committee at Perks Private Wealth....