Nikko AM continues expansion

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Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd (“Nikko AM”) today announced the appointment of Yu-Ming Wang as International Chief Investment Officer, overseeing the global investment teams outside of Japan. Hiroki Tsujimura, currently... Read more continue reading

Zenith rates Challenger Care Annuity Recommended

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The Challenger Care Annuity (CCA) is a lifetime annuity designed to provide a long term regular income stream which is guaranteed for life. CCA has the benefit of being specifically... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update

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The past week has seen reasonable gains in share markets despite fiscal cliff worries as economic data has generally been supportive. December is normally a strong month for shares but... Read more continue reading

Resilient Job Market

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Employment rose by 13,900 in November after a revised gain of 10,100 jobs in October (previously +10,700). Economists had expected a flat result. In November, full-time jobs fell by 4,200... Read more continue reading

ASIC extends shorter PDS regime relief

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ASIC has extended interim class order relief from the shorter PDS regime for multi-funds, superannuation platforms and hedge funds. Class Order [CO 12/1592] extends the relief in Class Order [CO... Read more continue reading

Onward & upward Australia

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The record-breaking economic expansion has notched up another quarter of growth. The Australian economy grew by 0.5 per cent in the September quarter to stand 3.1 per cent higher than... Read more continue reading

Airlie implements IRESS portfolio system

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IRESS announced today that Airlie Funds Management (Airlie) has implemented the IRESS Portfolio System (IPS). Airlie is the newly formed boutique investment management firm headed by former head of equities... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super cements position as Best Green Super Fund

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Local Government Super (LGS) was once again recognised for sustainable investment when it took home the Best Green Super Fund for 2013 at this year’s Money Magazine ‘Best of the... Read more continue reading

First home buyers back

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The September quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report has found that affordability continued to improve slightly, encouraging first home buyers into the market.   General Manager of Adelaide... Read more continue reading

Hillary Ray comes into The Fold

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The Fold Legal (The Fold) is delighted to announce the appointment of Hillary Ray who joined the team in the capacity of Senior Lawyer this week. “Hillary is joining us... Read more continue reading