RARE opens new office in Brisbane


RARE Infrastructure has opened a new office in Brisbane as part of the company's expansion strategy of its Australian retail sales team, while Nathan Ahboo has been appointed as its new regional manager for Queensland and Western Australia.
Ahboo, who has almost 20 years of experience in listed and unlisted fixed income, insurance, wholesale trading and cash platforms and held senior roles at MLC and NAB Group, joined RARE from CommSec where he served as business development manager.
RARE's head of global partnerships and co-head of retail distribution, Matt Bushby, said: "Nathan brings a wealth of experience to RARE with a proven record of establishing and growing long-term client relationships".
"His hire supports our Australian retail strategy and will enable RARE to provide a greater level of support to advisers in both Queensland and Western Australia.
"We are excited to have someone of Nathan's calibre join our team."
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