MLC appoints Nicky Richards as Chief Investment Officer

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MLC today announced the appointment of Nicky Richards as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) following an extensive international search. Ms Richards has more than 20 years experience in global investment markets

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BT Wrap and Asgard platforms dominate AFR Investor Awards

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The calibre of BT Financial Group’s two platform businesses and the people who support them was reflected with BT Wrap and Asgard both taking home awards at the annual AFR

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ASIC bans Sydney financial adviser

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Mr Vince Aloisi of Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, has been permanently banned from providing financial services by ASIC. ASIC’s action against Mr Aloisi follows its investigation into allegations of

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MLC wins investment award for Horizon fund

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MLC has been recognised for excellence in investments with its Horizon 2 Income Portfolio winning Best Conservative Multi-Sector Fund of the Year at the 2010 Financial Review Smart Investor Blue

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Compare the Pair

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Whilst our (in my opinion) overly politically-correct industry leaders eschew the benefits of fees over “ugly” commissions let’s put an investment manager’s hat on and look at the business of

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Businesses taking off in a competitive market

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“The timing is right, the market is hungry for change and we will now change the game…” These could be the words of the big players NAB, AXA, AMP or

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Russell adds three directors to global alternatives team

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Expansion continues with the appointment of industry experts in hedge funds, private equity and operational due diligence. As part of ongoing efforts to deepen its global capabilities and resources in

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INGIM further strengthens wholesale capabilities with new appointments

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Key distribution hire in northern region Push into adviser and platform sector continues ING Investment Management (INGIM) Australia has continued to expand its push into the wholesale intermediary market with

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Charter Hall Direct Property appoints Brendan Cannon as Key Account Manager for WA and QLD

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Charter Hall Direct Property has appointed Brendan Cannon as its Key Account Manager for Western Australia and Queensland; two of the business’ growth markets. In his new role, Mr Cannon

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Advisers need more guidance on fixed income investing

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Half of advisers inaccurately classify term deposits as cash Advisers prefer actively managed fixed interest funds The classification of term deposits as cash by 50% of advisers highlights the need

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