Findex appoints head of risk


Accounting and financial advice group, Findex, has appointed former Macquarie Bank associated director, Patrick Dieter to the newly-created position of head of risk and corporate benefits.
The company announced the appointment on Tuesday, noting that Dieter has was Head of Insurance Advice and Paraplanning at Macquarie.
Confirming the appointment, Findex Chief of Adviser Services, Michael Wilkins said Dieter had an outstanding record in risk advice and corporate benefits.
"Findex businesses enjoy an industry leading position in the commitment to commission-free risk products and Patrick will play an important role in ensuring the potential of this business stream is realised for the benefit of clients and the enterprise," he said.
Wilkins said Dieter would also be responsible for reviewing and growing the firm's corporate benefits offering.
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