Perpetual taps into growing Singapore IPO market

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The Initial Public Offer (IPO) of the Frasers Hospitality Trust in Singapore on Monday was indicative of the strong demand for cross border trustee services in the region, according to... Read more continue reading

Unprecedented survey launched to uncover reality of staffing the insurance industry

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (the Institute) has launched an unprecedented national survey to identify trends in hiring, skills shortages and staff retention in insurance.... Read more continue reading

First Quadrant offers Australian investors liquid alternative strategy

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First Quadrant L.P. (FQ), one of world’s largest standalone active currency managers, has launched  the FQ Global Alternative Return Fund, a liquid, uncorrelated, low volatility Australian unit trust for  Australian... Read more continue reading

New fund to bring much needed capital to starved Australian VC sector

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Blue Sky Venture Capital, a division of Blue Sky Alternative Investments Limited (ASX:BLA), is aiming to raise $30 million for a new fund in a bid to capitalise on Australia’s... Read more continue reading

From shareholder to shareholder consultation

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Standard Life Investments, the global investment manager, believes that shareholder engagement in the UK is evolving, with more discussion on remuneration policies representing another step towards improved governance, stewardship and... Read more continue reading

New aged care rules boost the advice opportunities for professionals

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Organising a move into aged care is a stressful and emotional time for an older person and their family. The new aged care rules that came into effect on 1... Read more continue reading

Property deal underlines confidence in New Zealand’s economy and property market

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A property portfolio of 18 assets, held in the AMP Capital Property Portfolio (APP) and worth in excess of NZ$1 billion, has been sold to Public Sector Pension Investment Board... Read more continue reading

Appetite for international investments grows year on year

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index reveals that Australian investors remain bullish on global markets The proportion of Australian investors planning to increase their exposure to overseas assets is higher this year compared... Read more continue reading

Hedged infrastructure funds worth considering, says Zenith

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Hedged infrastructure funds may be a better option than their unhedged counterparts according to Zenith Investment Partners Infrastructure Sector Review released this week. “Investors need to consider many factors when... Read more continue reading

Financial planner calls for ‘catch up’ contributions cap

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Financial planner Christine Hornery, CFP, Director of FMS Group says the new higher contributions caps for superannuation which took effect from 1 July 2014, are not high enough for people... Read more continue reading