Neuberger Berman creates new senior role

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Neuberger Berman Australia has appointed Ben Canagasabey to the newly created role of senior manager – client operations and fund oversight. Angela Verco, head of client relationships at Neuberger Berman,... Read more continue reading

Blue Sky forms joint venture to invest in the world’s biggest student market

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The North American arm of Australia’s Blue Sky Alternative Investments (ASX:BLA) has formed a joint venture (JV) with the team behind Student Quarters, a specialist independent student housing investment manager... Read more continue reading

BlackRock Australia streamlines delivery of service to clients by merging distribution teams and making new appointments

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BlackRock yesterday announced amalgamation of its institutional and retail distribution teams in Australia, along with six new appointments. The move will improve service to clients by streamlining delivery of the firm’s... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 18 November, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw most advanced country share markets, bond yields and the $US continue to push higher as investors continue... Read more continue reading

YTML aligns with BusinessBlades to form YTML Group

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IT solution provider YTML has joined forces with business effectiveness expert BusinessBlades to form the YTML Group, providing mid-tier practices with a leading and innovative 360-degree business review and solution... Read more continue reading

Economic six pack

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Here are Craig James’ six standout charts for the past week. The charts cover: The Australian 10-year bond yield The US Dow Jones 2012 vs 2016 Wages & prices Unemployment The... Read more continue reading

Jobless rate at fresh 3½-year lows

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Labour force Employment rose by 9,800 in October after falling by 29,000 in September (previously reported as a fall 9,800 jobs). Full-time jobs rose by 41,500 while part-time jobs fell... Read more continue reading

ASIC scores silver in Workplace Giving Awards 2016

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ASIC’s workplace giving program has been awarded a silver medal in the inaugural Workplace Giving Excellence Awards in Melbourne yesterday. The awards are part of the Australian Charities’ Fund One... Read more continue reading

Zenith upgrades Lifeplan Investment Bond to “highly recommended”

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The Lifeplan Investment Bond (formerly Lifeplan NextGen Investments) has been upgraded from “recommended” to “highly recommended” by Zenith Investment Partners in its latest review. In its report, Zenith said it... Read more continue reading

AMG Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary Offering Industry-Leading Boutique Investment Strategies in Australia

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., a global asset management company with over AU$950 billion in client assets under management, announced that the group has reached a significant milestone in celebrating 10... Read more continue reading