NAB enters NZ wealth management deal

NAB jarden national australia bank wealth management New Zealand

15 December 2023
| By Jasmine Siljic |
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National Australia Bank (NAB) has announced two of its New Zealand-based subsidiaries will combine with Jarden Wealth to create a new wealth management entity.

Under the new name FirstCape, the deal will bring NAB’s wealth manager JBWere New Zealand and its BNZ Investment Services businesses together with Jarden Wealth and Harbour Asset Management. It is expected to reach completion in June 2024.

The newly formed entity will see NAB, Jarden Wealth and Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) be its shareholders. 

Both the Australian bank and Jarden Wealth will receive a cash payment along with a retained shareholding of 45 per cent and 20 per cent respectively. PEP will acquire a stake of 35 per cent.

FirstCape will unite a combined 113 financial advisers, NZ$29 billion of funds under advice and administration, and NZ$15 billion of funds under management.

According to the ASX statement, the deal will lead to operational efficiencies through added scale and will deliver enhanced outcomes for both clients and advisers.

Malcolm Jackson, chief executive of Jarden’s Wealth and Asset Management business, will lead FirstCape as its CEO.

NAB executive for private wealth and JBWere chief executive, Michael Saadie, said: “We’re pleased JBWere New Zealand will be part of a leading asset management and wealth advisory business. At the same time, we are committed to continuing to grow our JBWere business in Australia, which is a critical part of NAB’s integrated high-net-worth offering.”

Craig Patrick, JBWere New Zealand chief executive, described the deal as an exciting opportunity to grow its advisory business and provide a wider range of tools to its advisers.

“The proposed transaction will not have a material impact on NAB’s cash earnings. On completion, NAB will recognise a gain on sale within statutory net profit,” the statement added.

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