About Me
After spending two years with the Advisory Department of Ernst & Young, Christopher joined Holley Nethercote in 2009, bringing a technical and analytical approach to the law.
At a glance
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My Details |
Key areas of expertise:
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- Financial advice
- Australian financial services licensing (AFSL)
- Securities
- Derivatives
- Foreign exchange
- Managed investment schemes
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Admitted to practise:
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14 September 2010 |
Career achievements:
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- Successfully assisting businesses obtain their AFSL including providers of financial advice, energy derivatives broking and foreign exchange
- Reviewing and recommending improvements to the operational and compliance procedures of listed and unlisted managed investment schemes
- Assessing the operational procedures of a large fund services administrator, including unit pricing, fund accounting, investment administration and unit registry
- Assessing the adequacy of financial advice in hundreds of statements of advice (SOA) and reviewing adherence to compliance requirements
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| Qualifications: |
- Candidate in the Level 2 CFA Institute examination
- Diploma of Financial Service (Financial Planning)
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business – Accounting
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Future aspirations:
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To become a multifaceted legal practitioner who has technical knowledge in how financial products work as well as legal expertise.
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| Interests outside of work: |
- Snowboarding
- Basketball
- Travelling and exploring new cultures
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| Favourite quote: |
"Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" Theodore Roosevelt.
"What would you strive to achieve if you couldn't fail?" Surprisingly well translated motivational spotted in an art gallery in Tokyo. |