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Zenith Investment Partners has appointed a lead for portfolio solutions, replacing the incumbent who spent six years in the role.

DWS has appointed a new head for its Asia Pacific real estate business, who leads day-to-day operations from the Sydney office.

Clime investments chief resigns

Following the exit of its chief executive, Allianz Retire+ has made several positions redundant as it works to streamline the business.

The exit of three key portfolio managers at Stewart Investors has thrown ratings of several funds they managed into disarray.

Iress has made the role of deputy chief executive redundant as it confirms it is in takeover talks with private equity firms Blackstone and Thoma Bravo.

Acenda Group, which will result in the merger of Acenda and Resolution Life Australasia before the end of the year, has appointed its chief financial officer and chief risk officer.

Responsible investing is buoyed by strong tailwinds coming from asset owners despite the political and regulatory headwinds, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference heard this morning.

Berkshire Hathaway chief executive and chair Warren Buffett announced his intention to retire by the end of the year and put forth who he believes will best lead the company.

Coller Capital appointed a new director for its private wealth team who recently finished up at L1 Capital.