Weekly market update – week ending 1 June, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw financial markets dominated yet again by geopolitical developments with first the turmoil in Italy and then US... Read more continue reading

BNY Mellon Launches Triparty Collateralization through Stock Connect

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BNY Mellon is the first triparty agent to provide collateral services for securities settled through Hong Kong (HK) Stock Connect, supporting growing cross-border trade volumes into and out of China.... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on foreign financial services providers relief proposals

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ASIC has released a consultation paper proposing a modified licensing regime for foreign financial service providers carrying on a financial services business in Australia with wholesale clients. These foreign providers... Read more continue reading

Major changes affecting reported net assets and profit, and other focuses for 30 June 2018 reporting

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Announcing its focus areas for 30 June 2018 financial reports of listed entities and other entities of public interest with many stakeholders, ASIC has called on companies to focus on... Read more continue reading

LaSalle Makes Double Acquisition from Aviva Investors

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LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”), the global real estate investment manager, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Real Estate Multi-Manager (“REMM”) business of Aviva Investors (“Aviva”), and full ownership... Read more continue reading

Italy – an idiosyncratic story: Insight Investment

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April LaRusse, head of fixed income investment specialists, at Insight Investment, a leading global fund manager notes about the Italian crisis: “In contrast to the European sovereign crisis, Italy is... Read more continue reading

Social media driving global philanthropy beyond June 30

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The increasing influence of social media platforms and crowdfunding globally means traditional philanthropy is evolving, but for many June 30 still remains a key date for tax planning, says Emma... Read more continue reading

Zenith launches new website and Adviser Portal 

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Zenith is excited to announce the launch of its new website which went live this week. The Zenith website includes both a ‘public’ section that includes non-subscription content such as... Read more continue reading

ASIC gives disclosure relief during transition to AFCA

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ASIC has announced it will give financial firms, including superannuation trustees, transitional relief until 1 July 2019 to allow them time to update mandatory disclosure documents and periodic statements with... Read more continue reading

Productivity Commission report sends timely warning on fees and costs

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The Productivity Commission’s draft report into superannuation is a “timely reminder” to SMSF trustees to pay close attention to the fees and costs their SMSFs incur to ensure their funds... Read more continue reading