Life insurance industry thanks retiring Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones 

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 The Council of Australian Life Insurers acknowledges the significant contributions of Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones to improving customer outcomes in financial services. Assistant Treasurer Jones... Read more continue reading

The Fed: extended sabbatical or a short break

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As was pretty much universally expected the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept the policy rate target range unchanged at 4.25-4.50 per cent when it met overnight. The Fed... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association to tackle growing issue of elder abuse at National Conference

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Financial abuse, particularly elder abuse will come under the microscope at the SMSF Association’s National Conference being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 19-21. Association Head... Read more continue reading

ASIC calls out superannuation trustees for weak scam and fraud practices

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ASIC has written to superannuation trustees urging them to strengthen anti-scam practices, or risk exposing members to harm. The open letter, signed by ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant, outlines our guidance... Read more continue reading

Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund acquires new asset surpasses A$150m

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Warakirri Asset Management has announced the addition of its newest asset for the Warakirri Diversified Agriculture Fund (Fund), taking the strategy beyond a A$150m portfolio value milestone. Adding to the... Read more continue reading

Coller Capital Private Equity Secondaries Fund earns Zenith’s ‘Recommended Rating’

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Coller Capital, the world’s largest dedicated secondaries manager, has announced that its Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Zenith, one of Australia’s leading investment... Read more continue reading

The Fed’s dilemma and wage growth

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As the Reserve Bank of Australia decides on the next interest rate movement, Mahmood Pradhan, Head of Global Macro, Amundi Investment Institute looks at the state of current rate policy... Read more continue reading

Corrs advises Realm on A$300 million IPO of Dominion Income Trust 1

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Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, has advised Dominion Investment Management Pty Ltd (Realm) on the A$300 million initial public offering (IPO) of Dominion Income Trust 1 (Trust)... Read more continue reading

Equities to dominate as the ‘go-to asset’ for long-term investors

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As markets get ready to navigate a challenging year ahead, listed equities remain a beacon of opportunity for long-term investors according to boutique investment manager, Datt Capital. “Listed equities continue... Read more continue reading

Orbis Investments appoints Investment Specialist   

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Orbis Investments, the contrarian global equity manager with A$62billion assets under management, has announced the appointment of Werner (Vern) du Preez as Investment Specialist within its Australian client team, effective... Read more continue reading