MetLife Australia bolsters innovation and sales teams with new hires

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MetLife Insurance, the Australian arm of one of the world’s largest insurers, has strengthened its innovation and sales teams with two new senior hires. Brenton Charnley has been appointed as... Read more continue reading

First State Super wins StatePlus bid

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In a landmark event, First State Super has successfully reached a binding settlement with State Super to acquire StatePlus. When the transaction completes in June 2016, First State Super will... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending May 20, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets were constrained over the past week by renewed talk of Fed tightening with US, European and Chinese shares falling.... Read more continue reading

Triple a super partners with Ignition Wealth to provide online advice for SMSFs

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Leading SMSF administrator Triple A Super will provide SMSF administration services through automated advice provider Ignition Wealth. “The rapid adoption of technology in financial services is driving the trend towards... Read more continue reading

Market Neutral funds have significantly outperformed equities market, says Zenith

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Equity market neutral funds significantly outperformed the Australian equity market for the 12 months ending February 2016 according to Zenith Investment Partners latest Market Neutral Sector Review. Commenting on the... Read more continue reading

Greg Medcraft passes IOSCO leadership to Ashley Alder of the Hong Kong SFC

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ASIC Chairman Greg Medcraft has confirmed he has decided not to seek a further term as chairman of the board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). The new... Read more continue reading

RBA rate cuts, inflation targets, deflation and are central banks out of ammo?

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Key points The RBA eased this month because actual inflation has fallen below target and is likely to stay there for a while. Cutting inflation targets would be foolish and make... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF welcomes new Board members, recognises honorary members and award winners at AGM

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance is pleased to announce it has welcomed a new Board member and Deputy Chair as well as recognised a number... Read more continue reading

Low cash rate drives high demand for alternative investable asset class

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Specialist fixed income asset manager, Global Credit Investments (GCI) says Australian retail investor portfolios weighted heavily towards cash and domestic equities have foregone significant, stable income benefits of alternative, prime-grade... Read more continue reading

AXA IM Global Equity SmartBeta ESG Fund achieves RIAA Certification

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has announced it has received responsible investment certification by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for its fully integrated ESG (environmental, social and governance) SmartBeta equity... Read more continue reading