AMP Royal Commission Fees for No Service Submission

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AMP has announced that it has lodged a submission addressing evidence received by the Royal Commission in its hearings into financial advice in relation to fees for no service. A... Read more continue reading

Best ideas come from global trends

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Ongoing political constraints, shifting economic trends and long-term social changes are creating significant investment opportunities globally, according to Bennelong Funds Management’s boutique partners 4D Infrastructure, Quay Global Investors and Wheelhouse... Read more continue reading

ASIC reviews accountant compliance with changes to SMSF advice licensing

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ASIC has completed a review designed to identify unlicensed accountants recommending clients set up self-managed superannuation funds (unlicensed SMSF advice). The review found no systemic concerns around the provision of... Read more continue reading

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