Investors need an enhanced toolkit to fight low rates, low growth

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Australian investors must broaden their opportunity set to face the dual challenges of low global interest rates and historically low economic growth, according to Investec Asset Management. Speaking at a... Read more continue reading

Standard Life announces that David Nish is stepping down

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The Board of Standard Life plc announces that David Nish is stepping down on 5 August 2015 after six years as Chief Executive and nine years as a Director of... Read more continue reading

Blue Sky declares first close for its venture capital fund

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Blue Sky Venture Capital has declared first close for its venture capital fund (VC2014) with more than $15 million in committed capital. Blue Sky Venture Capital investment director Dr Elaine... Read more continue reading

Future 2 Foundation, Mt Kilimanjaro Climb 2016 – 1,000 Steps Kokoda Walk

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1,000 Steps Kokoda Walk (or 956 steps if you want to be pedantic) The day had finally arrived – it was time to test the hiking boots! Given we’ll be... Read more continue reading

Record roadshow attendance as planners seek support on best interest and retirement planning

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According to the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), the record attendance at its recent National Roadshow is a clear indication that advisers want support as they navigate the industry’s... Read more continue reading

Greece reaches the Last-Chance Saloon

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Next week probably represents the last chance for the Greek government and its official creditors to reach an agreement and prevent a default. If the negotiations fail, bankruptcy and capital... Read more continue reading

Standard Life Investments’ Absolute Return Fund added to Asgard platform

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Standard Life Investments, the global asset manager, is pleased to announce that its highly successful Global Absolute Return Strategies Australian Trust (ARN 125 891 26) is now available to Wholesale... Read more continue reading

China Free Trade a Win Win

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Households and businesses to benefit from signing of historic agreement Crowe Horwath, one of Australia’s largest accounting firms, has welcomed the signing of the China Free Trade agreement, describing it... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending June 19, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares had another messy and mixed week with worries about Greece weighing, particularly on European shares. Japanese shares also fell and... Read more continue reading

NAB Wealth permanently appoint Greg Miller as Executive GM

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NAB Wealth has permanently appointed Greg Miller to the position of Executive General Manager, Wealth Advice. Greg has been acting in this role since the beginning of the year. NAB... Read more continue reading