AMP Capital’s global infrastructure platform attracts US$540m as new fund reaches first close

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AMP Capital has raised more than US$540 million in new commitments for its global infrastructure platform during the last six months. As part of the current fundraising program, the AMP... Read more continue reading

Desire to invest overseas reaches all-time high

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Australian active investors continue to clamour for overseas investments, and high net worth investors[1] are leading the charge, according to the Certitude Global Investment Intentions Index (CGIII). The CGIII, which... Read more continue reading

Intergenerational Report confirms the need for financial advice for all Australians

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With the release of the Intergenerational Report (IGR) The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is once again calling for Australians to seek quality financial advice, particularly in light of... Read more continue reading

AXA IM reached record assets under management

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Net new money inflows of A$27 billion dominated by third party assets Assets under management reached a record A$891 billion Key new SmartBeta mandates in Australia AXA Investment Managers (AXA... Read more continue reading

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