Big name Research Award winners show ESG emerging from its niche

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ESG ‘box-ticking’ no longer makes the grade, say judges, as Citi, Goldman Sachs, take out awards High calibre entries from some of the country’s biggest broking and other financial services

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NakedFunds uncovers investment in Graincorp

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The NakedFunds Australian Share Fund (NakedFunds) has invested in Graincorp (GNC). Each month NakedFunds directly engages with its Members (investors and potential investors) while conducting detailed research and analysis on

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Aviva Investors receives fund management licence for Taiwan

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Aviva Investors today announced that it has received a Securities Investment Consulting Enterprise (SICE) licence for Taiwan from the Financial Supervisory Commission. The licence allows Aviva Investors to open its

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Insync FM Doesn’t Hold Banks in its Global Portfolio – Why not?

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Insync FM Would Also Find it Difficult to Hold Australian Banks in a Global Fund Given: Their overweight home loan portfolios Their regional outlook Their recent dividend performance Sydney-based international

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AustralianSuper welcomes launch of MoneySmart.gov.au

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Website will support consumers to make better financial decisions AustralianSuper today announced its support for ASIC’s new personal finance website MoneySmart, launched this afternoon by the Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

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AMP Capital hires COO to European infrastructure team

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AMP Capital Investors today named Simon Ellis as Chief Operating Officer, Infrastructure – Europe. In his role, Mr Ellis will be responsible for key infrastructure operational matters for AMP Capital’s

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The prohibitive cost of opt-in

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The cost of opt-in, estimated by Treasury and revealed in Senate Estimate hearings late last month, will effectively add around $100,000 to the running costs of an ‘average’ advisory practice.

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Louis Cooper named Head of CMC Markets, Australia and New Zealand

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Leadership team expands with three new appointments CMC Markets has appointed Louis Cooper as Head of CMC Markets Australia and New Zealand.  Mr Cooper has over 10 years’ experience in

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Count annual conference moved from Christchurch to Auckland

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Leading accountant-based financial planning group Count Financial has announced that the venue for its annual conference has been changed from Christchurch to Auckland, New Zealand, following the devastating Christchurch earthquake.

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FPA expects resounding endorsement of new strategic direction

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National roadshow garnering planner support The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is confident that its members will vote resoundingly in favour of adopting a new strategic plan to make it a

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