Market integrity, ethics and forward-looking investment strategies in low-growth global economy key themes at CFA ‘Australian Investment Conference 2015’

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Nearly 400 investment management and financial services industry professionals have registered for the ‘Australian Investment Conference 2015’ (the Conference), which is hosted by CFA Societies Australia and will be held... Read more continue reading

Keeping a nimble portfolio in a volatile market

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The recent market volatility is a timely reminder for investors to review their portfolios and expectations of future returns. Key questions investors should ask themselves are: Is my portfolio performing... Read more continue reading

Population density is critical for cities to realise advantage and avoid decline

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New report from ULI and TH Real Estate highlights that well-executed densification enables cities to adapt to global imperatives and avoid falling behind competitors Densification is the key to responding... Read more continue reading

Findex appoints ex-Macquarie executive as Head of Risk and Corporate Benefits  

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Findex, one of Australasia’s largest accounting and financial advice groups, has announced a major new appointment in the risk products and corporate benefits consulting sectors. Patrick Dieter, formerly Associate Director... Read more continue reading

Court declines to make super splitting order – as split was to a third party

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Stant’s case [2015] FamCA 734 Can the Super Splitting provisions of the Family Law Act be used to split a husband’s super interest with a third party? The Family Court... Read more continue reading

Zurich partners with Grad Mentor to attract industry’s best and brightest

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For the second year running, Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is partnering with talent firm, Grad Mentor to help raise awareness of Financial Planning as a career path for university... Read more continue reading

TPP agreement another step in the right direction for financial services trade

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The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement finalised in Atlanta this week will provide a platform for multilateral trade with major economies in the Pacific Rim, according to the Financial Services Council. Sally... Read more continue reading

Lonsec strengthens portfolio construction capabilities for advisers

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Financial services research and investments specialist group, Lonsec Fiscal, says the growing administrative and regulatory demands on financial advisers, increased breadth and complexity of financial products and growing prominence of... Read more continue reading

Lazard Asset Management launches European Alternative Fund

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Lazard Asset Management (LAM) yesteday announced the launch of the Lazard European Alternative Fund. The Lazard European Alternative Fund, which is UCITS compliant, utilises bottom up stock selection and is a... Read more continue reading

Australian Unity strengthens Diversified Property Fund with purchase of industrial asset

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The Australian Unity Diversified Property Fund has purchased an industrial property in Melbourne’s south-east for $15.1 million. The price reflects an initial yield of 7.6 per cent. The property, 19... Read more continue reading