{"id":17569,"date":"2023-11-06T01:14:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T01:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaizenrecruitment.com.au\/?p=17569"},"modified":"2024-07-22T01:53:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T01:53:06","slug":"cfa-societies-australian-investment-conference-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaizenrecruitment.com.au\/cfa-societies-australian-investment-conference-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"CFA Societies Australian Investment Conference 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Investment-Operations-Salary-survey-2023-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Investment-Operations-Salary-survey-2023-4.png 1900w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Investment-Operations-Salary-survey-2023-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Investment-Operations-Salary-survey-2023-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Investment-Operations-Salary-survey-2023-4-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Investment-Operations-Salary-survey-2023-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Investment-Operations-Salary-survey-2023-4-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our Associate Director, Jack Brown, had the privilege of participating the CFA Societies Australia&#8217;s 2023 Investment Conference in October. This conference stands as the premier industry forum for the investment management profession. Its aim is to dissect and explore micro and macro themes that shape the investment landscape, fostering connections among Australian and global thought leaders to share insights, practical perspectives, and emerging trends. The event gathers influential figures from the industry for a day of engaging presentations and discussions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #ffcb06; padding-left: 20px;\"><strong>Opening Keynote\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The conference commenced with a compelling keynote presentation by Prof. Edward Altman, who delved into the current credit cycle&#8217;s status and its implications on corporate distress and restructuring. Edward introduced five key indicators for assessing the phase of the credit cycle:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Default rates, both present and projected (with a historic average of 3.3%).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recovery rates, represented by the weighted average price at default, averaging 22%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investor Required Rates of Return (OAS) at 3.96%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High Yield Bond Distress Ratio, where 7% of high-yield bonds exceed 10% above the Risk-Free Rate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Liquidity, assessed through various indicators, including new high-yield bond issuances exceeding $200 billion annually.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #ffcb06; padding-left: 20px;\"><strong>Book Recommendations\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following the keynote, Scott Tully of REST, Michelle Wigglesworth of Australian Ethical, and Tom Stano of Macquarie Group shared their book recommendations. These included: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/en\/book\/show\/58782897\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The End of the World is Just the Beginning<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8221; by Peter Zeihan<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dymocks.com.au\/book\/the-antisocial-network-by-ben-mezrich-9780008497026?gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pyqBhDmARIsAKd9XIPSMvb0dk9mz8BnlTkR33WvJR2OK7yIw7uuuYiNPrmOvyjsmCiZLRYaApg7EALw_wcB\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Anti Social Network<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8221; by Ben Mezrich<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booktopia.com.au\/the-bond-king-mary-childs\/book\/9781250120847.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pyqBhDmARIsAKd9XIMsMtnozaRl2aE_HDfwt_CKD7rvJnmN-1dss2S5AJzjq1e3ocMd8ckaAli7EALw_wcB\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Bond King<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8221; by Mary Childs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #ffcb06; padding-left: 20px;\"><strong>Insights from Chief Investment Officers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chief Investment Officers Ian Patrick of ART and Alicia Gregory of Future Fund shared valuable insights on the topic of Navigating Transformation. Ian emphasised the challenges associated with merging two superannuation funds, highlighting the priority of developing a cohesive investment strategy. He described ART&#8217;s current state as resembling Noah&#8217;s Ark, noting the need to streamline operations for synergy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alicia spoke about the advantages and challenges of Future Fund&#8217;s total portfolio approach, citing a successful investment in data centres that spanned multiple sectors, such as technology, real estate, and infrastructure. She stressed the importance of hiring the right personnel and a conducive organisational culture in facilitating group decision-making, recognising the critical role of culture in the total portfolio approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Factors to Consider When Navigating Transformation:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mergers present numerous complexities that must be carefully navigated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of these complexities involves dealing with talent, encompassing both individuals and their capabilities, especially given the current tight talent market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is a need for an ongoing cultural evolution to foster trust and cohesion within teams during mergers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Integrating portfolios and partners is another critical aspect, as effectively driving integration is essential for achieving synergies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is important to be comfortable with discomfort since the nature of investments often involves operating in situations that are not inherently comfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW150878233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150878233 BCX0\">If your team is currently undergoing transformation, facing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150878233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150878233 BCX0\">\u00a0human capital\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150878233 BCX0\">challenges<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150878233 BCX0\">\u00a0or seeking industry insights, our specialist team are ready to assist<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150878233 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW150878233 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW150878233 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW150878233 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong style=\"margin: 0px; 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The audience also heard from Jo Townsend, former CEO of Funds SA, who engaged in a fireside chat discussing her inspirational career journey, emphasizing delegation, culture influence, and the continuous learning required in people management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Jo was asked about what advice she would give to those who are trying to develop their career, she said \u201cTake every opportunity you can get, join working groups, networking events, get involved in extracurricular activities\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #ffcb06; padding-left: 20px;\">The Great Debate<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The conference concluded with the Great Debate, hosted by Anthony Serban of Perpetual and featuring speakers Courtney Wilder of JANA, Jason Phillips of KKR &amp; Co, Katie Petering of BlackRock, and Peter Barany of ART. They engaged in a lively on-stage debate, pitti<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ng\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">public against private markets, offering insightful, thought-provoking, and entertaining discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17576 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kku.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kku.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kku-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kku-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kku-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/kku-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"border-left: 4px solid #ffcb06; padding-left: 20px;\">Networking Opportunities<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW6422202 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6422202 BCX0\">In addition to the wealth of content, the conference <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6422202 BCX0\">provided<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6422202 BCX0\"> extensive networking opportunities, enabling investment professionals to connect, share ideas, and build valuable personal and business relationships. These connections are pivotal for career development and fostering collaboration within the investment management industry.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW6422202 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17585 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rgs-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rgs-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rgs-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rgs-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rgs-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn-01.cms-ap-v2i.applyflow.com\/kaizen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/rgs-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether your organisation faces human capital challenges, or you seek industry insights, our specialist team are ready to assist. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get in Touch<\/h2>\n<p>Based in Melbourne and Sydney, Kaizen Recruitment specialises in financial services recruitment across funds management, wealth management, superannuation, investment consulting and insurance. <span style=\"font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; outline: 0px; box-sizing: border-box;\">If you\u2019d like to discuss candidate career drivers and the current state of the market within the financial services recruitment landscape, feel free to reach out to us with your details below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"frm_forms  with_frm_style frm_center_submit frm_style_formidable-style\" id=\"frm_form_20_container\" data-token=\"a959a3e96f539ba069202f1a94171471\">\n<form enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" method=\"post\" class=\"frm-show-form  frm_js_validate  frm_pro_form \" id=\"form_contactform1\"  data-token=\"a959a3e96f539ba069202f1a94171471\">\n<div class=\"frm_form_fields \">\n<fieldset>\n<legend class=\"frm_screen_reader\">Got Questions? 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