Treasury Group strengthens Board with appointment of new Director

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Australian multi-boutique asset management business, Treasury Group (ASX:TRG),  is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Melda Donnelly as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board, effective 28 March 2012. ... Read more continue reading

Big investment themes – what’s next?

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The world is passing through a period of massive change – which themes will drive markets in the years to come? In an age of instant communication in which investors... Read more continue reading

Registrations soar in second annual AMP University Challenge

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AMP has announced the number of registrations for the financial planning AMP University Challenge has doubled over the same period last year, highlighting the value of practical professional experience students’... Read more continue reading

Vanguard launches new Inflation-Linked Bond index fund

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Vanguard has announced the launch of the Vanguard Australian Inflation-Linked Bond Index Fund. The fund invests in a range of securities issued by the Commonwealth Government of Australia. Tracking the UBS (B)... Read more continue reading

Industry scholarship awarded

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Fund Executives Association Ltd (FEAL) and Fidelity Worldwide Investment are pleased to announce Jo Townsend, General Manager Investments, REST Industry Super as the recipient of this year’s CIMA Scholarship.  Delivered... Read more continue reading

Goldman Sachs Asset Management welcomes AA van Eyk Rating

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Goldman Sachs Asset Management today announces that its Australian Equities Wholesale Fund has been recognised with the top AA rating in van Eyk Research’s Australian Equities Review 2012.   The review... Read more continue reading

Innovation in the Multi-Asset fund sector

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Lonsec’s annual review of the Multi-Asset Class Fund sector has found that a number of developments have occurred in this sector over the past 12-18 months. Senior Investment Analyst Deanne... Read more continue reading

S&P releases 2011 Sector Report for Alternative Strategies—Futures

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services has released a report outlining the key findings, themes, and rating distribution of funds within the Alternative Strategies—Futures peer group, following the 2011 review. The group... Read more continue reading

Australian CFD Forum will raise investor protection

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One of the key drivers behind the Australian CFD Forum is the need to improve investor protection across the industry. This can only be achieved by common standards/practices across the... Read more continue reading

Wealthtrac continues to outperform peers in down market

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Independent superannuation and investment platform provider, Wealthtrac has said the total funds under management on the platform has reached $705m, which is just short of the record amount of $725m.  Wealthtrac... Read more continue reading