EY appoints Partner for financial services law team

Ernst & Young Australia (EY) has appointed Nikki Bentley as a partner in its growing Oceania financial services law team.

Bentley, who has over 20 years' experience in financial services law in Australia and overseas, is a funds and investment management professional with a particular focus on alternative investments. She joins EY from Norton Rose Fulbright.

Commenting on her appointment, EY Oceania wealth and asset management leader, Antoinette Elias, said: "We are delighted to have Nikki join the expanding EY financial services law team. Her appointment is yet another example of the ongoing EY commitment to provide quality legal, tax and advisory services to our clients in the financial services sector."

Bentley added: "The opportunity to be part of such a highly-regarded team of financial services industry professionals was integral in my decision to join EY. The team is well-placed to assist clients with the complex challenges they are currently facing in an ever-changing regulatory environment."

Bentley serves on the executive committee of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) Australia , and is chair of its regulatory committee. She is also a member of the Australian committee for 100 Women in Finance.