PIMCO announces change to distribution model in a transformation of its Global Wealth Management business

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PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, has today announced its plans to internalise the distribution of PIMCO funds in Australia. Equity Trustees will transfer distribution responsibilities of the PIMCO... Read more continue reading

Keep super’s main goal – ensuring self-sufficiency in retirement 

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Varying proposals for alternative uses for superannuation monies run the serious risk of destroying the primary objective of this compulsory scheme – providing people with income for a secure and... Read more continue reading

Dividend bonanza provides boost to the economy

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Economic and Financial market perspectives Dividend bonanza: Over the next two months, conservatively around $25 billion will be paid out by companies in dividends to shareholders, representing 1.5 per cent... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 13 March, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week was messy and volatile in financial markets as Fed worries waxed and waned, the $US surged to its... Read more continue reading

Zurich retains Service Quality Award at Life Company of the Year Awards

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has proudly won the “Service Quality Award” at the Life Company of the Year Awards, as presented by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and... Read more continue reading

AIMA welcomes proposed IMR legislation

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The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global hedge fund industry association, has welcomed proposed changes to Australia’s Investment Manager Regime (IMR) legislation released by Treasury. Paul Chadwick, Chairman of AIMA Australia, said the proposed changes... Read more continue reading

2015 Australian Insurance Industry Awards: Submissions open, new categories and criteria announced

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and the Asia Insurance Review are pleased to announce that submissions for the 12th Australian Insurance Industry Awards are... Read more continue reading

For the second year running Macquarie Life recognised at AFA / Plan for Life – Life Company of the Year Awards 2014

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For the second consecutive year, Macquarie Life has received three prestigious accolades at the AFA / Plan for Life – Life Company of the Year Awards. Recognised for its outstanding... Read more continue reading

Perennial Value reveals a market first listed investment company, Wealth Defender Equities Limited

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Perennial Value Management Limited (Perennial Value) has unveiled a distinctive Listed Investment Company (LIC). Wealth Defender Equities Limited (ASX: WDE) opens greater investor access to Perennial Value’s renowned Australian equities investment capability,... Read more continue reading

Investment Manager Regime legislation is significant for financial services trade

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The Government’s revised Investment Manager Regime draft legislation released today is a significant step in completing the Johnson reform recommendations and in bolstering financial services trade, according to the Financial... Read more continue reading