PIMCO announces change to distribution model in a transformation of its Global Wealth Management business

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PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, has today announced its plans to internalise the distribution of PIMCO funds in Australia. Equity Trustees will transfer distribution responsibilities of the PIMCO... Read more continue reading

Zurich retains Service Quality Award at Life Company of the Year Awards

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has proudly won the “Service Quality Award” at the Life Company of the Year Awards, as presented by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and... Read more continue reading

For the second year running Macquarie Life recognised at AFA / Plan for Life – Life Company of the Year Awards 2014

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For the second consecutive year, Macquarie Life has received three prestigious accolades at the AFA / Plan for Life – Life Company of the Year Awards. Recognised for its outstanding... Read more continue reading

Perennial Value reveals a market first listed investment company, Wealth Defender Equities Limited

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Perennial Value Management Limited (Perennial Value) has unveiled a distinctive Listed Investment Company (LIC). Wealth Defender Equities Limited (ASX: WDE) opens greater investor access to Perennial Value’s renowned Australian equities investment capability,... Read more continue reading

TAL Named 2014 AFA/PFL Life Company of the Year

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Plan for Life (PFL) have named TAL as the 2014 Life Company of the Year at a black-tie premier event held at the... Read more continue reading

Tria founder Andrew Baker to step down in generational change; Oliver Hesketh to lead the business

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After eleven years at the helm of Tria Investment Partners, which became part of NMG Consulting two years ago, Andrew Baker is passing executive responsibility for the business to Oliver... Read more continue reading

AMP appoints new Victorian State Manager

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AMP Bank has appointed Laurie Duffus as State Manager 3rd Party Distribution, Victoria, South Australia and Northern Territory. AMP Bank’s Head of Sales Glenn Gibson said Mr Duffy’s solid experience... Read more continue reading

Alternatives expert to chair AIMA Australia Education Committee

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The Alternative Investment Management Association’s (AIMA) Australian National Group has welcomed Craig Stanford, Ibbotson Associates Australia’s Head of Alternative Investments, as Education Committee Chair and Executive Committee Member. Michael Gallagher, General Manager of AIMA’s Australian... Read more continue reading

It’s three in a row for Australia’s most awarded Mortgage Fund

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La Trobe Financial has been honoured with the prestigious international award for Excellence in Mortgage Fund performance – Asia Pacific. No mortgage fund has ever won this award three times in... Read more continue reading

MyPlanner unveils new model portfolio

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One of Australia’s fastest growing independently-owned dealer groups, MyPlanner has launched an innovative model portfolio solution to lift practice efficiency, lower costs and curb the group’s reliance on expensive institutionally-owned... Read more continue reading