BGL partners with Ignition Wealth to provide SMSF appropriateness advice solution for accountants

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BGL Corporate Solutions, Australia’s leading developer of SMSF administration and ASIC corporate compliance software solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ignition Wealth, Australia’s leading digital financial advice... Read more continue reading

Alex Rolfe Joins William Blair as Head of Australia and New Zealand Institutional Distribution

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William Blair has announced the appointment of Alex Rolfe as the head of Australia and New Zealand institutional distribution. Mr. Rolfe will be responsible for business development and consultant relations activities... Read more continue reading

Investor demand prompts accessible alternative beta funds

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Australian financial advisers are demanding low-cost, easily accessible alternative beta strategies as they seek to diversify portfolios and reduce their correlation to equities in face of ongoing concerns around risk.... Read more continue reading

Continued growth and enhanced service offering sees APIR expand client servicing team

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APIR Systems has appointed Andrew Dyster to the newly created role of general manager client development. Mr Dyster will be based in Sydney, and will report to the chief executive officer,... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason’s global bond fund grows  

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Launched less than a year ago, Legg Mason Western Asset Global Bond Fund crosses $100million in funds under management, awarded ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec. Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest... Read more continue reading

Zurich enters agreement to acquire OnePath Life

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Zurich to become #1 in retail life insurance Significantly expands distribution footprint via long term distribution agreement with ANZ OnePath brand and OneCare range to remain core Zurich Financial Services... Read more continue reading

Ignition Wealth free webinar – reflecting on 2017 and a sneak peak at 2018

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2017 was a year of regulatory surveillance, client experience changes and other industry regulations. Accountants, financial advisers and industry superfunds faced new challenges, with numerous others due in 2018. Ignition... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management launches new LBO Fund in Australia

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Nikko Asset Management has announced the launch of a new leveraged buyout (LBO) fund in Australia. The Nikko AM Australian LBO Loan Fund (LBO Loan Fund), established on behalf of... Read more continue reading

Saxo Bank 2018 Outrageous Predictions: 2018 will be a true roller coaster ride compared to an outrageously placid 2017

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Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has released its 10 ‘Outrageous Predictions’ for 2018. The predictions focus on a series of unlikely but underappreciated events which, if they... Read more continue reading

Parametric appoints experienced investment consultant as product manager

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Global implementation manager Parametric has appointed Sheela Veerappan as Product Manager as the manager continues to build a suite of superannuation clients in Australia with its focus on implementation efficiency... Read more continue reading