Truly robust smart beta solutions should be grounded in the real economy, says AXA IM

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Research launched from AXA Investment Managers’ (AXA IM) Rosenberg Equities team has identified new ways to consider investment in smart beta within the context of the equity earnings cycle. “Risk premia... Read more continue reading

Investment expert appointed as Independent Director on Colonial First State and Colonial Mutual Super boards

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Liz Lewin (nee Cacciottolo) has been appointed an Independent Director of Colonial First State Investments Limited, Avanteos Investments Limited and Colonial Mutual Superannuation Pty Ltd, and as Chair of the... Read more continue reading

Ignition Wealth appoints Tom Pockett to advisory board

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Automated advice firm Ignition Wealth has announced the appointment of Tom Pockett to the Ignition Wealth Advisory Board. Mr Pockett, who is a non-­executive director of Stockland Group and Insurance Australia... Read more continue reading

Strong MDA growth driven by IFA market

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Self-licensed advisory practices are driving the trend towards higher usage of Managed Discretionary Accounts (MDAs) with a further three licensees, representing over $400 million in funds under advice, ditching institutionally-owned... Read more continue reading

Lonsec Research appoints new CEO

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Leading research provider, Lonsec Research, yesterday announced Matt Olsen has been appointed as its new CEO, effective immediately, to replace David Erdonmez, who departed the business in June this year. In... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital’s Dynamic Markets Fund reaches A$1 billion milestone

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AMP Capital’s Dynamic Markets Fund has grown to A$1 billion in funds under management, reaching the milestone in less than five years. The fund, which is run by AMP Capital... Read more continue reading

Australia could capture more global infrastructure spend: Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and Perpetual

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A survey of major global and Australian investors by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) and Perpetual has revealed there is a significant amount of money available to invest in Australian infrastructure,... Read more continue reading

New Shadforth Financial Group CEO appointed

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After an extensive search the IOOF-owned Shadforth Financial Group (SFG) has announced the appointment of Angus Benbow as the new SFG Chief Executive Officer. Mr Benbow will join Shadforth next... Read more continue reading

GPS Wealth’s new business acumon

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 Former Count Financial member firm, Acumon Accountants and Business Advisors is the latest accounting firm to join independently-owned licensee GPS Wealth, citing the dealer group’s strong reputation and innovative client... Read more continue reading

Centuria fund wins Unlisted Property Fund of the year at PIR awards

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Centuria Property Funds Limited (Centuria)’s 8 Central Avenue Fund No. 2 received the prestigious Unlisted Property Fund of the Year 2015 accolade at the recent Property Investment Research (PIR) awards.... Read more continue reading