 Andrew Baker Managing Director, NMG Consulting (at time of writing)
ANDREW BAKER | FRIDAY, 16 APR 2021 The closure of superannuation challenger Zuper is a reminder of the difficulties of making a successful D2C [direct to customer] entrance into super and wealth in Australia (and indeed elsewhere). Read more PAGE: 1 |
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Climbing to the top
DANIEL SHRIMSKI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
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