Short term thinking could turn into real long-term risk for Australia

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The Australian Government released its latest Intergenerational Report today, which ‘assesses the long-term sustainability of current Government policies and how changes to Australia’s population size and age profile may impact... Read more continue reading

Sam Hallinan joins Nikko Asset Management as Managing Director for Australia

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Sam Hallinan will take up the Managing Director position at Nikko Asset Management, Australia as of April 1st 2015, the company announced yesterday. Hallinan most recently was General Manager of... Read more continue reading

Statement on the Intergenerational Report from the Financial Services Council

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The Intergenerational report released yesterday by the Federal Treasurer, is a clear signal to Australians that the status quo is no longer a viable option, the Financial Services Council said yesterday.... Read more continue reading

Superabundant capital, record low interest rates cut two ways for the private equity industry

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Private equity (PE) exits surged in 2014 with buyout-backed exits hitting record highs worldwide for both count – up 15 percent – and value – up a staggering 67 percent... Read more continue reading

Strategy Steps strengthens its team and service offering

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Strategy Steps strengthens its team and service offering Leading financial services group Strategy Steps has strengthened its ability to provide practical strategy opportunities to financial services professionals with the appointment... Read more continue reading

It’s official. It’s Leveraged

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Leveraged Equities, one of Australia’s first and longest continuously operating margin lending firms, has unveiled a new corporate identity for the business in order to reflect the evolution of the... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital plans first step into Japanese infrastructure market

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GII will invest in renewable energy infrastructure such as solar photovoltaic generation facilities across Japan, taking advantage of the growing demand for clean energy. Its first acquisition will be an... Read more continue reading

Zurich’s latest product update boosts affordability as household budget pressures increase

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Zurich has maintained its longstanding commitment to twice-yearly risk product enhancements with the announcement of its forthcoming March 1st update. The update will reinforce Zurich’s growing platform presence with a... Read more continue reading

OneVue delivers positive EBDITA for first-half and record FUA Key highlights

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First positive period of operating EBITDA Both Fund Services and Platform Services deliver positive operating EBITDA On track to deliver full year forecast EBITDA FUA in Platform Services risen 45%... Read more continue reading

AIA delivers record results

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The highlights of AIA’s performance in 2014 include: Record value of new business (VONB) 24 per cent growth in VONB to US$1,845 million Annualised new premium (ANP) of US$3,700 million,... Read more continue reading