AllianceBernstein Managed Volatility Equities Fund added to Macquarie Wrap

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The AllianceBernstein Managed Volatility Equities Fund has been added to the Macquarie Wrap investment platform. Jen Driscoll, AB‘s Chief Executive Officer—Australia, said: “We’re delighted that AB’s Managed Volatility Equities Fund... Read more continue reading

Advisory firm launches new financial advice designation

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Specialist training and coaching provider, Strategic Consulting and Training (SCAT) has rebranded Certainty Advice Group and developed a new designation to help consumers identify professional advisers with the right skills... Read more continue reading

Empirics adds new funds to its growing client base

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Leading data specialist Empirics has announced a substantial growth in its business with the addition of four of Australia’s largest superannuation funds to its client base: AustralianSuper, Cbus, HESTA, and Hostplus.... Read more continue reading

Blue Sky Private Equity backs leading pharmacy services provider

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In its largest deal to date, Blue Sky Private Equity has acquired a majority share in HPS, for an undisclosed amount, to take a stake in the growing $2.3 billion... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints new Investment Specialist

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Charles Stodart to the Strategic Accounts and Research team, in the role of Investment Specialist, where he... Read more continue reading

Contango Income Generator Limited IPO now open

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Contango MicroCap Limited (CTN) has launched the initial public offering of a new listed investment company, Contango Income Generator Limited (ASX ticker “CIE”). The focus of the new LIC is... Read more continue reading

MDS subsidiary launches latest Berkshire Hathaway structured product

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MDS Financial Limited (“MDS” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sequoia Specialist Investments, has recently launched the latest in a series of structured products... Read more continue reading

Australia’s position at forefront of regional funds management close to realisation

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With the Federal Government taking concrete steps to put in place the framework to allow Australian fund managers to compete for overseas investors, the industry is now in a strong... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital and 3i Infrastructure to acquire Denmark’s Esvagt

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AMP  Capital and 3i Infrastructure plc (3i Infrastructure) have entered into an  agreement to jointly acquire 100 per cent of Danish company ESVAGT from Maersk  Group.  AMP Capital is investing... Read more continue reading

FSC statement on the Productivity Commission’s report on retirement policy

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The Productivity Commission’s report on retirement policy released today highlights the economic imperative of boosting mature age workforce participation. Sally Loane, CEO of the Financial Services Council said: “Australia’s tax... Read more continue reading