Townsends Law response to the Opposition’s comments on discretionary trusts

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To say businesses or families are using family trusts in order to evade tax is absolute nonsense. Overwhelmingly, they use trusts for two main reasons, firstly, for legitimate asset protection.... Read more continue reading

Abu Dhabi and Australia seal agreement on fintech cooperation

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The Abu Dhabi Global Market (‘ADGM’) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (‘FSRA’) and ASIC today signed a Cooperation Agreement which provides a framework for cooperation to support and understand financial innovation... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association members rate highly on inaugural advisor list

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SMSF Association advisors filled more than 20 per cent of the positions in the inaugural Top 50 Financial Advisors in Australia list. SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says the list... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF and FERMA announce partnership and designation for risk managers

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) have signed a new partnership agreement to provide risk professionals... Read more continue reading

Australian responsible investments outperforming mainstream investments: New report

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Responsible investment funds are outperforming their average mainstream counterparts year on year, as the market for responsible investment continues to grow in Australia, the latest Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2017... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees gets Operator role with Sydney start-up uXchange

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Equity Trustees has been appointed the Operator for uXchange, a Sydney-based fintech that will provide a low-cost alternative to investors to access and integrate unlisted and global assets in their... Read more continue reading

SQM Research releases 2017 Infrastructure Securities Sector Review

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SQM Research has released the 2017 Global Infrastructure Securities Fund Review. Six infrastructure funds participated in the sector review taking into account some key factors including management, corporate governance, process,... Read more continue reading

Appointment of Michael Blayney as Head of Multi Asset Investments

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BT Investment Management Limited (BTIM) has announced the appointment of Michael Blayney to the newly created role of Head of Multi Asset Investments. Mr Bargholz commented: “Michael has a strong track... Read more continue reading

Market looks to company reporting season as valuations remain high

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Portfolio Performance The Australian market has risen strongly over the past twelve months as investors embraced a more positive outlook for global growth. In particular this led to rising commodity... Read more continue reading

AMP reduces and simplifies MyNorth fees for individuals and families

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AMP is introducing lower fee caps and a simplified fee structure for its market-leading investment wrap platform, MyNorth. The changes, which take effect from 12 August 2017, will reduce costs... Read more continue reading