Wealth Defender Equities Limited closes IPO at more than double minimum capital sought

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Listed Investment Company Wealth Defender Equities Limited (ASX: WDE) has achieved a successful capital raising of $125.7 million, more than double the minimum target of $50 million set out in... Read more continue reading

Investec Asset Management launches total return multi-asset strategy for Australian market

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Investec Asset Management yesterday announced the broadening of its fund range with the launch of a dedicated total return multi-asset strategy tailored to Australian institutional investors. The Investec Diversified Growth (Australian)... Read more continue reading

Utilities: Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated

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It is a mistake to think utilities will disappear with the growth of distributed generation. Australian Ethical’s International Equities Portfolio Manager, Nathan Lim, explains. Tesla-hysteria With renewable energy now reaching... Read more continue reading

NAB Asset Management partner Redpoint launch new fund for retail investors

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NAB Asset Management investment partner Redpoint Investment Management Pty Ltd has launched its Redpoint Global Infrastructure Fund to retail investors. The Fund, which aims to deliver a long-term stable return... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees adds to WA estate planning team 

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Equity Trustees has further expanded its estate planning team in Western Australia with the appointment of Brigitte Hollett as estate planning lawyer. It follows the recent appointment of Stephanie Smith... Read more continue reading

BT Compact Wrap and Wholesale Plus Funds hit the mark

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BT Compact Wrap and Wholesale Plus Funds are hitting the mark with advisers and investors, providing a low-cost offer for clients with modest balances and less complex needs. More than... Read more continue reading

Pengana Capital announces joint venture with global small caps specialist Lizard Investors to run the Pengana Global Small Companies Fund

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“The Pengana Global Small Companies Fund will invest worldwide, focusing on global stocks capitalised under $US10billion, with a median market cap expected to be less than $US3billion. The mandate will... Read more continue reading

Peters MacGregor Capital Management’s Global Equity Fund joins retail platforms BT Wrap & Asgard

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The Peters MacGregor Global Equity Fund, one of Australia’s longest running global equity funds, has been added to the BT Wrap and Asgard platforms. The Fund provides clients with investments... Read more continue reading

AMP Limited reports first quarter cashflows, AUM and wealth protection update

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AMP Limited yesterday reported cashflows, assets under management (AUM) and an update on its wealth protection business for the first quarter to 31 March 2015. AMP Chief Executive Craig Meller said:... Read more continue reading

Link Group builds on technology investment, announces new Melbourne base

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Leading superannuation administration, data analytics and registry company Link Group yesterday announced the location of its new Melbourne offices at 727 Collins Street, Docklands. Having invested more than $300 million in... Read more continue reading