Speech to FSC Annaul conference: The future of financial regulation

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The following is a speech by Greg Medcraft, Chairman, Australian Securities and Investments Commission delivered at the Financial Services Council (FSC) Annual Conference, 31 July 2013: “Thank you Martin (Codina) for the kind... Read more continue reading

Call for change to ensure sustainable life insurance market

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Global reinsurer comments on unsustainable features in the industry Change is needed in both the retail and group insurance markets in Australia if insurers are to return to sustainable long-term... Read more continue reading

SPAA welcomes commitment to leave super alone for 5 years

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer Chris Bowen to commit to no major changes to superannuation tax policy for five years. SPAA chief... Read more continue reading

Nikko AM continues its Asian growth strategy, bolsters investment and risk team

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Nikko AM, Tyndall AM’s parent, has made several strategic hires across the group as part of its ongoing Asian growth strategy. In Singapore, Winson Fong has joined Nikko AM Asia... Read more continue reading

Greg Cooper appointed new chairman of the Financial Services Council

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Greg Cooper, CEO of Schroders Australia, has been elected chairman of the Financial Services Council. He was unanimously elected to the position by the FSC board and will officially take... Read more continue reading

PM Capital strengthens investment team with the key appointment of Australian Shares Manager

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Sydney-based specialist equity fund manager, PM CAPITAL, has enhanced its senior investment advisory team with the appointment of a new long-only, Australian Shares Manager, Simon Rutherfurd. With more than 22... Read more continue reading

ZGA launch to deliver new global alternative consulting capability to market

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ZG Advisors (ZGA) today announced its formation, bringing a new specialist institutional consulting business to the Australian marketplace. ZGA combines the global alternatives research and resources of Gottex Fund Management... Read more continue reading

Greg Kirk joins Implemented Portfolios’ Board

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Implemented Portfolios Pty Limited has announced that Greg Kirk will be joining their Board as a non-executive director. Implemented Portfolios is currently experiencing major growth as advice practices seek alternative... Read more continue reading

Media Super joins SuperFriend to promote mental health and wellbeing with members and employers

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Media Super, an industry super fund for print, media, entertainment and arts professionals, today announced that it has joined SuperFriend, the Industry Funds Forum Mental Health Foundation. SuperFriend is a... Read more continue reading

Market Vectors announces senior team in Australia

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Market Vectors ETFs (Market Vectors), the exchange traded fund (ETF) business of Van Eck Global, today announced its senior team in Australia.  Matthew McKinnon has joined Market Vectors Australia as... Read more continue reading