Countplus appoints new chief operating officer and corporate advisor

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Countplus Limited (ASX: CUP) has announced the appointment of Mr Mark Chapman as Chief Operating Officer of CountPlus, effective 4th June 2018. Mr Chapman brings an outstanding track record as... Read more continue reading

American Century Investments opens first Australian office

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US-based asset management firm American Century Investments is further expanding into Australia, opening its first office in Sydney and appointing Michelle Kidd to the position of vice president, Institutional Advisory... Read more continue reading

ASIC welcomes AFCA authorisation

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ASIC welcomes the authorisation by the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services of the operator of the new single external dispute resolution (EDR) scheme for consumer and small business complaints: the Australian... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital’s CommIF acquires Riverland Water

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AMP Capital has acquired the remaining 50 per cent equity stake in Riverland Water Holdings Pty Ltd (Riverland Water) from TRILITY, on behalf of investors in its Community Infrastructure Fund... Read more continue reading

Charter Hall Direct PFA Fund added to BT Wrap and BT Panorama

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Government tenants and long lease terms feature in fund offering 7% p.a.[1] income. The Charter Hall Direct PFA Fund (PFA), featuring high quality office buildings across Australia, is now more... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank Governor remains upbeat

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The Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe delivered a speech in Adelaide last night. Key points Statement on Monetary Policy: Governor Lowe flagged changes to the format of the report to “make the... Read more continue reading

New Consultation on ASX Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations

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The ASX Corporate Governance Council (the “Council”) is consulting on proposals to update and issue a fourth edition of its Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (the “Principles and Recommendations”). The... Read more continue reading

National property listings and asking prices fall in April

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Figures released yesterday by SQM Research reveal national residential listings fell in April 2018 by 3.8% to 325,147 from March, while asking prices for property fell over the month. In... Read more continue reading

ASIC takes action on misleading or deceptive conduct in ICOs

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ASIC is focused on misleading or deceptive conduct in the marketing and selling of digital or virtual tokens via initial coin offerings (ICOs). These offers can involve significant risks for... Read more continue reading

Interest rates remain at record lows

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Reserve Bank Board meeting The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate at a record low of 1.50 per cent for the 21st straight month (19th meeting). The last rate change was a... Read more continue reading