Fund People as at 10 May 2016

New Appointments
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First State Investments Appoints Investment Head
James Crawford has moved roles from Wellington Management to First State Investments as the global head of investment specialists. 

Willis Towers Watson Appoints National Investment Director
Martin Goss is Willis Towers Watson's new director of investments, Australia, overseeing the investment team. 

Paradigm Group Appoints Operations Head
Carsten Zuber is Paradigm's new head of operations, moving across from Industry Fund Services. 

Kinetic Super Appoints New CEO
Andrew Barnett is taking over the chief executive role from Elizabeth Thomas, who has been acting chief since August 2015. 

Awards
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2016 NIBA Young Broker of the Year Award Finalists Announced
The award winners will be announced at the NIBA gala events in July, barring VIC/TAS, with winners announced at the VIC Underwriting Expo Lunch in late May. 

NSW/ACT

• Olivia Googh, Willis Towers Watson
• Noel Kelly, Austbrokers AEI Transport
• David McDonald, Arthur J. Gallagher

SA/NT

• Josh McDonald, Brecknock Insurance Brokers
• Katie Stephenson, Arthur J. Gallagher, Darwin
• Daniela Zaccone, Willis Towers Watson

VIC/TAS

• Todd Arnold, Roderick Insurance Brokers
• Nick Daffy, Arthur J. Gallagher
• Aaron Sparkes, Aon

Departures
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EQT MD Resigned
Equity Trustees' managing director, Robin Burns, has resigned, with the role filled by Michael J. O'Brien, a non-executive director since 2014. 

Regulatory
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SMSF Trustees Warned on Personal Income Diversions
The Australian Tax Office is warning self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees against diverting personal services income to an SMSF for tax minimisation or avoidance purposes. Those closest to retirement are more likely to engage in this practice. Anyone planning on entering into this sort of arrangement is advised to seek a private ruling or make a voluntary disclosure.