Perpetual’s Michael Gordon to retire from executive role

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Perpetual Limited (Perpetual) has announced Michael Gordon, Group Executive for Perpetual Investments, will retire at the end of the calendar year. “We are highly respectful and fully supportive of Michael’s... Read more continue reading

William Blair earns Lonsec rating

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The William Blair Emerging Markets Leaders Fund (the Fund) has been rated by investment services research house, Lonsec. In its Fund Review, Lonsec said the Fund’s strengths include, “the Manager’s... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association appoints independent director

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The SMSF Association has appointed an independent board director with strong credentials in finance, governance, risk management and regulatory change. Cath Mulcare, who has been Chief Financial Officer of Defence... Read more continue reading

AMP reports A$507 million net profit for 1H 15

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AMP Limited has reported a net profit of A$507 million for the half year to 30 June 2015 [1], up 33 per cent on A$382 million reported for 1H 14.... Read more continue reading

Spending still expanding at a firm pace

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Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Index Economy-wide spending consolidated in July after powering at an “above-normal” pace just after the Federal Budget. According to the Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator (BSI),... Read more continue reading

Investec Australia Property Fund acquires Brisbane industrial property

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Investec Australia Property Fund (“IAPF” or the “Fund”) yesterday announced the acquisition of an $18.15 million property in one of Brisbane’s core industrial suburbs. The acquisition brings the value of the... Read more continue reading

The correction in share markets

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Key points Uncertainties regarding China, commodity prices, emerging countries and the Fed could see the correction in shares go further in the short term. A disappointing start to the Australian... Read more continue reading

A set and forget investment for investors

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Investors who like the idea of investing in a vehicle that allows them to forget about their tax obligations every year, might find the concept of using insurance bonds as... Read more continue reading

SMSFA lauds Senate decision to review super imbalances

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The SMSF Association welcomes the Senate’s decision to ask the Economics Reference Committee to examine the disparity between male and female superannuation savings. The inquiry is expected to report by... Read more continue reading

Standard Life Investments receives first funds from Alpha Fund Managers

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Standard Life Investments, the global asset manager, announced yesterday that multi-manager Alpha Fund Managers has become the first Australian investor in the Standard Life Investments Absolute Return Global Bond Strategies Trust... Read more continue reading