TAL launches Risk Academy schedule for 2017

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, has launched the 2017 schedule for its industry leading Risk Academy adviser education program. TAL Risk Academy, now in its third year, offers a comprehensive... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees corporate business boosts compliance capability

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Equity Trustees’ Corporate Trustees Services (CTS) business has boosted its compliance and regulatory capability by dedicating expert professionals to support the business, ensuring it can meet the increasing demands placed... Read more continue reading

Calastone brings faster, safer in-specie transfers to the Australian funds market

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Calastone, the global funds transaction network, has announced a new automated solution to support a faster, safer and more efficient transfer of clients’ managed funds holdings across platforms. Following a successful... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF appoints IAG insurance executive Donna Walker to board

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has appointed Donna Walker to its Board. Walker comes from an insurance and actuarial background, with experience in tertiary... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management Australia announces appointment of COO Peter Lynn

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Nikko Asset Management, Australia Managing Director, Sam Hallinan, is pleased to announce that Peter Lynn has accepted the role of COO for Nikko AM Australia. This is a very important... Read more continue reading

Bennelong expands distribution into New Zealand

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New Zealand advisers can now invest in nine of Bennelong Funds Management’s (Bennelong) funds. The boutique fund manager, Bennelong, nurtures a growing suite of asset management teams, who currently have... Read more continue reading

Wall of worry: Mexico and Central America in a Trump era

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President-elect Donald Trump’s opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement and his stated intention to deport millions of illegal immigrants, if carried out, would have serious economic consequences for... Read more continue reading

Lonsec upgrades the Pan-Tribal Global Equity Fund

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Following the recent ratings upgrade by Zenith Investment Partners, we are pleased to announce that the Pan-Tribal Global Equity Fund has also been upgraded to ‘Recommended’ by Lonsec. As a... Read more continue reading

ATO ruling gets the thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The SMSF Association has backed the ATO’s decision to give SMSF trustees an extra three months to declare any tax planning schemes where personal services income has been diverted to... Read more continue reading

Henderson expands distribution team in Australia

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Independent global asset manager, Henderson Global Investors (ASX, LSE: HGG, “Henderson”), has expanded their distribution team in Australia with the appointment of Tom Kelly, based in Brisbane. Matt Gaden, Head... Read more continue reading