AXA IM launches new ESG framework

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In response to global client demand, AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has developed a new framework for analysing countries according to environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and reveals two... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital adds to its global property portfolio

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AMP Capital’s Global Direct Property Fund (GDPF) has purchased a core office building in Tampa, Florida for US$32 million as well as an adjacent land site for US$2.5 million.  This... Read more continue reading

Financial services gets their motors running for charity

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Financial Services has generally gone through some tumultuous times post the GFC but the would be bikers in our industry are still getting into their leathers and raising money for... Read more continue reading

Zenith: 2013 Australian Small Companies sector review

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Small cap managers with an approved or above rating from Zenith Investment Partners returned an average 20.6% in the 2012 calendar year, according to the research house’s Small Companies sector... Read more continue reading

Stronger Super implementation

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With key parts of Stronger Super now law, ASIC today published information for industry to help them understand the reforms. The information is provided in responses to questions ASIC has... Read more continue reading

Financial planners line up to cycle 1230 km for charity

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Online registration has opened for cyclists in the financial planning community who want to join the 2013 Future2 Wheel Classic. Their challenge is to help Future2 reach a $170,000 fundraising target... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update

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The rally in shares continued over the past week with the Australian All Ordinaries index rising above the 5000 level for the first time since April 2011, helped by good... Read more continue reading

AUI makes changes to property team

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Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has made changes to its property funds management team following the retirement of head of property, Martin Hession, late last year. Peter Lambden has been appointed... Read more continue reading

AFA Introduces Team Service Awards

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The 2012 Plan for Life (PFL)/Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Life Company of the Year Awards (the Awards), introduced in 2006, recognise organisations that are achieving excellence within the industry.... Read more continue reading

Business development manager broadens The Trust Company Corporate team

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The Trust Company, Australia’s only trustee with licenses in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, has announced the appointment of John Rowley as Business Development Manager Corporate Client Services.  John brings... Read more continue reading