First of its kind biodiversity tool for investors announced

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AXA Investment Managers, BNP Paribas Asset Management (“BNPP AM”), Sycomore Asset Management and Mirova (an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers) are pleased to announce that they have selected the consortium... Read more continue reading

ASIC extends COVID-19 relief for certain capital raisings and financial advice

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ASIC is extending the temporary relief for capital raisings and financial advice due to the continuing uncertain impacts of COVID-19. ASIC is also extending the financial advice relief related to... Read more continue reading

Invesco Chase: a community sports initiative for the finance industry

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The Australian arm of the global fund manager, Invesco, has announced the launch of ‘Invesco Chase’, a virtual cycling event for teams suited to the work-from-home lifestyle we find ourselves... Read more continue reading

ASIC tells fund managers to be ‘true to label’

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A recent ASIC surveillance has found that fund managers must do more to ensure their products are ‘true to label’ – that the product name aligns with the underlying assets.... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital acquires infra tech fibre business VX Fiber

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AMP Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in VX Fiber, an international infra tech fibre business headquartered in Sweden, on behalf of investors in its infrastructure equity strategy.... Read more continue reading

Bermuda-based fund investing in US life insurance policies launches in Australia

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Laureola has launched its Life Settlements Fund into the Australian market. “The underlying assets are US life insurance policies and everyone knows how life insurance works and why there is... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes ASIC no-action position for FDS and opt-in obligations for Victoria

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 The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomes yesterday’s Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) announcement providing relief, via a no-action position for fee disclosure statement (FDS) and opt-in obligations, for advice businesses located... Read more continue reading

Westpac announces Board changes

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Westpac Banking Corporation (“Westpac”) has announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) Hawker AM to the Westpac Board effective in November 2020. Westpac Chairman, John McFarlane said, “We are delighted to... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital focuses on Asia Pacific with new infrastructure debt strategy

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AMP Capital has launched a new Infrastructure Debt Asia Pacific strategy to help investors from around the world capitalise on emerging growth opportunities in the region, as demand for basic... Read more continue reading

Count Financial adds Small & Gunn to Member Network

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Count Financial Limited (Count) have announced that Sydney-based advice practice Small & Gunn Pty Ltd (Small & Gunn) has joined the group as its newest Member firm. The appointment continues... Read more continue reading