Hedge funds no systemic risk to financial system: ASIC

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Australian hedge funds do not currently pose a systemic risk to the Australian financial system, an ASIC report released today has found. Key points: Hedge funds ASIC identified manage only... Read more continue reading

Australia’s new Government

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 It’s over, at least for now The policies of the new Government if implemented are likely to lead to smaller government, less regulation and over time improved productivity and economic... Read more continue reading

FPA congratulates the Coalition on election win

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) responded yesterday to the election of the Coalition into Government. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA said: “The FPA congratulates the Coalition on their victory in... Read more continue reading

AUI appoints healthcare property portfolio manager

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Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has appointed Cathy Ciurlino as healthcare property portfolio manager within its unlisted property funds management business. Ms Ciurlino will be responsible for managing the properties held... Read more continue reading

AFA Welcomes New Government

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) today congratulated incoming Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and the Federal Coalition on their success at the polls. “The AFA has a mandate to work... Read more continue reading

Weekly market & economic update – week ending 6 September

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Key events of the past week and implications While share markets mostly rose over the past week helped by a delay to action regarding Syria and on the back of... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital appoints new office fund manager

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AMP Capital has appointed Nick McGrath as Fund Manager for the AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund (AWOF). Mr McGrath will be responsible for delivering the strategy, growth and investment performance... Read more continue reading

FPA to host international leaders of the profession

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International leaders will address attendees at the Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) inaugural Professionals Congress (17-18 October) this year. Mark Rantall, CEO of the FPA, will be joined by a distinguished... Read more continue reading

Gatekeepers’ role vital to health of SMSF sector

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) yesterday welcomed ASIC’s acknowledgement of the importance of professional service providers to the SMSF industry. Jordan George, SPAA Senior Manager Technical and Policy,... Read more continue reading

Lonsec releases Long Short Global Equities Sector Review

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Investment research house Lonsec Research Pty Ltd (Lonsec) recently completed its review of the Long Short Global Equities sector, reviewing 16 financial products. This included two financial products new to... Read more continue reading