KPMG appoints two wealth management directors
KPMG has appointed David Bardsley and Richard Watts as directors in its wealth management and superannuation advisory business.
Bardsley will be responsible for optimising governance, investment and operational risk management, customer experience, investment management, and transformation program outcomes for clients.
Most recently, Bardsley was a program director for the investment program at AustralianSuper.
Watts will work with clients to address strategic and operational opportunities, including matters relating to governance, operational risk, strategic planning, retirement product offerings, member engagement, and regulatory compliance.
He joins from Industry Super Australia where he was senior policy advisor and legal counsel. He provided policy leadership and advice to the boards and C-suite executives at many of Australia's largest superannuation funds and financial institutions.
Commenting, KPMG partner and head of wealth management advisory, Paul Howes, said their hands-on experience would assist their clients greatly in navigating the evolving challenges the sector is currently confronting.
"There are many issues driving change in the sector — such as the Government's response to the Financial System Inquiry, ongoing changes to the governance and distribution models in superannuation and the rapid internationalisation of investment capacity," he said.
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