SMAs on Macquarie Wrap see $100 million uptake

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Macquarie yesterday announced its separately managed accounts (SMA) on Macquarie Wrap investment offering has passed $100 million in Funds under Administration in its first year on the market-leading platform. The SMA... Read more continue reading

AZ Next Generation Advisory acquires Financial Lifestyle Partners reaching A$1 billion in total AUM

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AZ NGA has signed a binding sale and purchase agreement to acquire 51% Financial Lifestyle Partners (“FLP”) via its Australian subsidiary, AZ Next Generation Advisory Pty Ltd (“AZ NGA”). The... Read more continue reading

Investment co-design sets new dynamic in institutional asset management

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The global low interest rate, low yield investment environment has prompted a number of new trends in the way that Australia’s largest institutional investors source and measure professional asset management... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia strengthens its adviser distribution team in response to the new Life Insurance Framework

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Leading life insurer AIA Australia yesterday announced the appointment of five new distribution team members as it bolsters its adviser support resources in response to impending transition to the new Life... Read more continue reading

Blue Sky Hedge Funds reaches $100 million and wins big

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Australia’s Blue Sky Dynamic Macro fund (IS16E) won Best Macro Fund at the HFM Asia Hedge Fund Performance Awards in Hong Kong on Tuesday night. The fund was also a finalist... Read more continue reading

AB steps up retail strategy with appointment of Melbourne-based regional manager

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The strategy by AllianceBernstein (AB) to build a presence in the retail market in Australia took another step forward today when the global asset manager announced that it has appointed... Read more continue reading

Blue Sky Private Equity acquires pub portfolio

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Blue Sky Private Equity and Greg Maitland have today jointly acquired a portfolio of South Australian hotels in a business to be rebranded GM Hotels. The portfolio consists of 10... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes Emily Saint-Smith

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the appointment of Emily Saint-Smith to the role of Events Associate. Ms Saint-Smith will be responsible for delivering the AFA’s calendar of... Read more continue reading

Portfolio responsibilities offer big picture perspective

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Synchron has applauded the changes in ministerial responsibility announced in Canberra and in particular is delighted that the Small Business and Assistant Treasurer (and therefore Financial Services) ministries have been... Read more continue reading

Sydney house price growth reaches new high, falls in Perth, Darwin

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A new official report reveals house prices surged in the June 2015 quarter in Sydney to post their fastest annual growth yet of 18.9%, while values fell back in Perth... Read more continue reading