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

TAL appoints new General Manager, Claims

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, today announced the appointment of Loraine van Eeden to the role of TAL General Manager, Claims. An internal appointment, Loraine transitions into this role from... Read more continue reading

Bills containing housing affordability measures passed by the Federal Senate

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The Bills containing two measures relating to housing affordability as announced in the 2017-18 Federal Budget have passed the Senate. The Bills are contained in Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on... Read more continue reading

ASX selects distributed ledger technology to replace CHESS

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ASX has announced its intention to replace CHESS using distributed ledger technology (DLT) developed by its technology partner Digital Asset (DA). CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Subregister System) is the system... Read more continue reading