AMP appoints new head of Charter and ipac

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AMP has appointed Tim Mitchell-Adams as Managing Director of Charter and ipac, reporting to AMP Group Executive Advice and Banking Rob Caprioli. His appointment is effective immediately and he will... Read more continue reading

Perpetual’s Michael Gordon to retire from executive role

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Perpetual Limited (Perpetual) has announced Michael Gordon, Group Executive for Perpetual Investments, will retire at the end of the calendar year. “We are highly respectful and fully supportive of Michael’s... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association appoints independent director

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The SMSF Association has appointed an independent board director with strong credentials in finance, governance, risk management and regulatory change. Cath Mulcare, who has been Chief Financial Officer of Defence... Read more continue reading

AMP reports A$507 million net profit for 1H 15

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AMP Limited has reported a net profit of A$507 million for the half year to 30 June 2015 [1], up 33 per cent on A$382 million reported for 1H 14.... Read more continue reading

Investec Australia Property Fund acquires Brisbane industrial property

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Investec Australia Property Fund (“IAPF” or the “Fund”) yesterday announced the acquisition of an $18.15 million property in one of Brisbane’s core industrial suburbs. The acquisition brings the value of the... Read more continue reading

A set and forget investment for investors

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Investors who like the idea of investing in a vehicle that allows them to forget about their tax obligations every year, might find the concept of using insurance bonds as... Read more continue reading

Standard Life Investments receives first funds from Alpha Fund Managers

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Standard Life Investments, the global asset manager, announced yesterday that multi-manager Alpha Fund Managers has become the first Australian investor in the Standard Life Investments Absolute Return Global Bond Strategies Trust... Read more continue reading

Charter Hall’s DOF secures sale of Pacific Highway site

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The Charter Hall Direct Office Fund (DOF) yesterday announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of 500-520 Pacific Highway, St Leonards in Sydney for $150 million. DOF’s... Read more continue reading

Watershed Emerging Leaders SMA beats ASX Small Ords by 22.51%

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Independent boutique investment manager Watershed Funds Management (Watershed) has announced that its Emerging Leaders portfolio has outperformed the ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index by 22.51% with a return of 19.74%... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia boosts its Strategic Partnerships team with new hires

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Life insurer AIA Australia has announced a significant boost to its Strategic Partnerships team with four new people joining the Strategic Partnerships team to help licensees and advisers navigate the... Read more continue reading