DomaCom completes first transaction on HUB24

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Expanding our reach further into platforms, DomaCom has announced the first fractional property acquisition on investment and superannuation platform, HUB24. “Increasing our footprint on platforms is validation that our fractional... Read more continue reading

ASIC takes action over misuse of ‘sophisticated investor’ certificates

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ASIC is concerned that some accountants may be harming retail investors by inappropriately providing ‘sophisticated investor’ certificates. In general, companies raising money by offering shares to retail investors must give... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial opens office in Hong Kong

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Following continued success and growth, La Trobe Financial has broadened its Asian footprint by opening an office in the heart of Hong Kong’s financial district. The office will be headed... Read more continue reading

DomaCom launches first crowdfunded lifestyle community

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DomaCom has signed an Agreement with Akuna Lifestyle Estates to launch the first crowdfunded resort-style residential community land development in regional Victoria. The Project, which is planned to be developed... Read more continue reading

Major coup by Mercer with appointment of Pauline Vamos

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Mercer has announced the addition of a new independent non-executive director, Pauline Vamos, to the Mercer Superannuation (Australia) Limited (MSAL) Board, with effect from 1 July 2017. Jan Swinhoe, Chair... Read more continue reading

A gift with a catch

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You’ve inherited a property, but is the inherited property liable to repay the remaining mortgage debt? Your debts don’t die with you. They survive you and have to be paid... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF’s Tier 2 general advice compliance unit removes need for observational assessment

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has carried out a complete refresh of the RG 146 Tier 2 General insurance compliance — general advice unit,... Read more continue reading

Roadshow poll indicates strong member support for FPA’s education standards proposals

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The 2017 Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) National Roadshow has completed its 33-leg journey around Australia, with six final events taking place last week. Financial planning professionals came together... Read more continue reading

CSFGAM Global Listed release infrastructure whitepaper

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Colonial First State Global Asset Management’s (CFSGAM) Global Listed Infrastructure team has marked their 10th anniversary by releasing a whitepaper, ‘Past, present, future’, reflecting on the last decade of investing... Read more continue reading

OC awarded micro-cap mandate

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Small and micro-cap Australian equities manager, OC Funds Management, has been awarded a mandate for its micro-cap strategy by multi-manager, Alpha Fund Managers. The strategy aims to deliver investors strong... Read more continue reading