Asian and Australian bond markets hold strong opportunities for investors, Western Asset says

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‘Kangaroo effect’ sees Australia as destination of choice for foreign issuers Asian bonds more attractive as governments put their houses in order As fears of a sell-out of fixed interest... Read more continue reading

More than 50% of investors intend returning to commercial property investment, says Charter Hall survey

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Most investors intend to increase their exposures to listed and unlisted property over the next year, and will invest sizable sums, according to the findings of a new Charter Hall... Read more continue reading

Russell’s super administration model focused on members

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Russell introducing intra-fund advice to support its member engagement strategy More than 70 staff accepted roles to join Russell’s administration business Global financial services firm Russell Investments announced it is... Read more continue reading

AMP and Bendigo Bank form strategic alliance

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AMP Financial Services and Bendigo Bank today announced a strategic alliance to deliver tailored AMP life insurance solutions to the bank’s 1.35 million retail customers across Australia. From October this... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital exits joint venture with Meridien Retirement Living

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AMP Capital Investors today announced it has exited its joint venture with Meridien Retirement Living. The joint venture AMP Capital Meridien, established in 2007, comprised 25 retirement villages in Australia.... Read more continue reading

BT Super for Life tops $1 billion and saves customers $10 million in fees

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BT‟s multi-award winning super fund, BT Super for Life, has reached its first billion dollars in funds under management – proving Australians are eager to engage with their super via... Read more continue reading

Magnitude tackles the future at fifth annual conference

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Magnitude will hold their fifth annual conference this week with the dealer group tackling the future under the conference theme, “Swing of the Pendulum,” against the backdrop of Byron Bay.... Read more continue reading

MLC appoints Stuart Keighran to new role

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  MLC has further expanded its investment management team with the appointment of Stuart Keighran to a newly created role of Portfolio Manager, Property and Unlisted Assets. Stuart takes responsibility... Read more continue reading

MLC boosts technical team with key appointments

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MLC today announced key appointments to its technical team along with an expansion of support services for financial advisers. Gemma Dale has been appointed to the role of Head of... Read more continue reading

PIMCO Australia strengthens its retail team

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Leading bond fund manager PIMCO Australia has today announced the appointment of Michael Dale as Investment Specialist, servicing the retail market, including financial planners, as it looks to expand its... Read more continue reading