AXA IM reached record assets under management

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Net new money inflows of A$27 billion dominated by third party assets Assets under management reached a record A$891 billion Key new SmartBeta mandates in Australia AXA Investment Managers (AXA... Read more continue reading

Short term thinking could turn into real long-term risk for Australia

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The Australian Government released its latest Intergenerational Report today, which ‘assesses the long-term sustainability of current Government policies and how changes to Australia’s population size and age profile may impact... Read more continue reading

IGR stresses need to get super policy settings right

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The 2015 Intergenerational Report (IGR) highlights the critical importance of ensuring that the superannuation system can provide income streams for people to fund their retirement, says SMSF Association CEO/Managing Director... Read more continue reading

Sam Hallinan joins Nikko Asset Management as Managing Director for Australia

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Sam Hallinan will take up the Managing Director position at Nikko Asset Management, Australia as of April 1st 2015, the company announced yesterday. Hallinan most recently was General Manager of... Read more continue reading

Statement on the Intergenerational Report from the Financial Services Council

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The Intergenerational report released yesterday by the Federal Treasurer, is a clear signal to Australians that the status quo is no longer a viable option, the Financial Services Council said yesterday.... Read more continue reading

Celebrating women philanthropists on International Women’s Day

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As International Women’s Day approaches, Equity Trustees is highlighting the role that women play in philanthropy as founders of philanthropic trusts as well as beneficiaries of their support. Tabitha Lovett,... Read more continue reading

Superabundant capital, record low interest rates cut two ways for the private equity industry

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Private equity (PE) exits surged in 2014 with buyout-backed exits hitting record highs worldwide for both count – up 15 percent – and value – up a staggering 67 percent... Read more continue reading

The Australian economy still in the doldrums with more help from the RBA and $A needed

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Key points Australian economic growth remains weak at 2.5%. Expect another one or two RBA cash rate cuts and the $A to fall to around $US0.70 by year end. Record... Read more continue reading

Strategy Steps strengthens its team and service offering

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Strategy Steps strengthens its team and service offering Leading financial services group Strategy Steps has strengthened its ability to provide practical strategy opportunities to financial services professionals with the appointment... Read more continue reading

Financial services employers urged to address confidence issue with ethical leadership

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The financial services industry in Australia is at a turning point and the crisis of trust must be addressed now, with leadership from the top. So says CFA Institute, the... Read more continue reading