Former FSP chief to head EQT's new advice division


Equity Trustees (EQT) has recruited former Financial Services Partners chief executive Geoff Rimmer to head up its newly-created Private Wealth Services division, effective from 1 July 2012.
Rimmer will be responsible for the strategy and business development of EQT's superannuation, trustee, wealth management and aged care units, EQT stated.
The move follows a restructure of the EQT business superannuation, personal estates and trusts, wealth management and philanthropy areas into a single business unit, Private Wealth Services, EQT stated.
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