ASX urged to consider regular Australians and SMSFs in IPO rules

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All Australians are being urged to sign a petition at getonmarket.com rallying against the Australian Securities Exchange’s proposed amendments to listing rules which could result in retail investors and self-managed... Read more continue reading

Investec Australia invests in Wholesale Investor

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Investec Australia Limited yesterday announced its investment in investor platform business Wholesale Investor Pty Limited (Wholesale Investor). Wholesale Investor’s platform introduces emerging companies to sophisticated high net worth and professional investors... Read more continue reading

Listed Infrastructure still adding value, but requires an active approach going forward, says Zenith

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Outsized returns from a passive Listed Infrastructure approach will be harder to come by in the current markets, according to Zenith Investment Partners latest Listed Infrastructure Sector review. Sophie Gibbons,... Read more continue reading

Macquarie notes agreed settlement with ASIC

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Macquarie Investment Management Limited (MIML) notes yesterday’s ASIC announcement that MIML and ASIC have filed joint court submissions relating to an agreed settlement over MIML’s role as Responsible Entity of one... Read more continue reading

Bennelong board appoints Andrea Waters

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As part of its strategic plan for expansion, Bennelong Funds Management has appointed Andrea Waters as a non-executive director. Andrea will also chair Bennelong’s Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. Andrea... Read more continue reading

SuperStream extension gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The decision by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to extend the deadline for small businesses to become SuperStream compliant has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO... Read more continue reading

Countdown to Brexit: What you need to know

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Today, Britain will vote on whether or not to leave the European Union. Given the deep economic ties between Britain and the EU, “Brexit” would have implications across the global... Read more continue reading

Innovation and unprecedented market conditions create ‘perfect storm’ for fixed income

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Record-low interest rates and increasing volatility are driving a growing search for capital stability and predictable income. This is paving the way for a marked shift towards more defensive investment... Read more continue reading

Time to limit the Brexit negativity

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A Brexit vote this Thursday in favour of leaving the EU is most likely to have a negative impact on markets believes a leading fund manager. However, it might not... Read more continue reading

Average Australian now will keep their job for three years and four months and have 17 jobs until retirement

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The average Australian now will keep their job for three years and four months and have 17 jobs until retirement. That’s 56 years working and making Australian businesses and the... Read more continue reading