ASIC releases its submission to the 2014 Senate inquiry into forestry managed investment schemes

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ASIC has released its submission to the 2014 Senate inquiry into forestry managed investment schemes. The submission sets out: ASIC’s role in relation to the regulation of forestry managed investment... Read more continue reading

AMP Chief Information Officer Lee Barnett to retire

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AMP Limited yesterday announced that Ms Lee Barnett will retire as Chief Information Officer after 18 years of service, including 12 years in her existing role. Ms Barnett will be replaced... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super appoints new Property Portfolio Manager

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Local Government Super (LGS) has announced the appointment of Scott Armstrong as LGS Property Portfolio Manager. In this role, Mr Armstrong will be responsible for managing LGS’ Local Government Property Fund... Read more continue reading

PM CAPITAL appoints new names for key funds

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Boutique equity and income manager, PM CAPITAL, has renamed its three equity funds to better communicate the funds’ investment strategies to investors. In summary: PM CAPITAL Absolute Performance Fund will become PM... Read more continue reading

Fitzpatricks makes new hire to support growth trajectory in client focused, professional advice services

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Fitzpatricks Financial Group yesterday announced the appointment of senior financial services executive Mr. Anthony Vaiente in the role of Head of Business Growth. Mr. Vaiente’s appointment complements a vision to recruit... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management adds senior management roles in global investment team

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Three seasoned investment professionals are taking on expanded roles to bolster the global management capability of Nikko Asset Management’s investment team, the company announced last week. Roger Bridges, based in... Read more continue reading

Bennelong appoints National Account Manager

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Bennelong Funds Management (Bennelong) has appointed Zac Wallis to the role of National Account Manager. The new role has been created to further strengthen the sales team and reinforce Bennelong’s... Read more continue reading

Findex agrees to acquire Crowe Horwath

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The Findex group yesterday announced the proposed acquisition of Crowe Horwath Australasia Ltd at a price of $0.50 cents per share which, if successful, would ascribe an enterprise value around $200... Read more continue reading

New APRA data shows FSC member funds outperform industry funds

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The first report on MySuper performance and fees released by APRA yesterday is a game changer for the way superannuation is reported, the Financial Services Council said. Andrew Bragg, FSC Director... Read more continue reading

ASIC and AFSA announce refreshed memorandum of understanding

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Australian Financial Security Authority’s Chief Executive Veronique Ingram and Commissioner John Price of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have announced the release of a new Memorandum of Understanding... Read more continue reading