 Jamie Williamson Managing Editor, Financial Standard Jamie has been the editor of Financial Standard since 2019. Prior to that she was a senior journalist on the Financial Standard team and oversaw FS Advice: The Australian Journal of Financial Planning for several years. Prior to journalism, Jamie worked in PR, specialising in financial services and working with industry associations, advice licensees and boutique fund managers. In addition to Financial Standard, Jamie also regularly contributes to Money magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Newcastle.
JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 12 JAN 2022 After more than two decades as Local Government Super, a monumental rebrand has breathed new life into the $14 billion industry fund. Jamie Williamson writes. Read more JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017 Advisers and SMSF trustees are gearing up for the changes facing the industry. Jamie Williamson discusses the key issues ahead of the SMSF Association National Conference. Read more JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 13 JAN 2017 It's hard to ignore the appeal of infrastructure as an investment option with chronic under investment in the asset class and the world's population booming. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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