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The importance of Asian trade agreements

GREG O'NEILL, PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE, LA TROBE  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015

CBA embeds ESG into investment, wealth management

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2015
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has introduced stronger environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and practices across its investment and wealth management divisions. The new Wealth Management Responsible Investing Framework will integrate ESG into ...

PROFILE: REI Super chief executive Mal Smith

DARREN SNYDER, LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
REI Super is home to the superannuation funds of Australia's real estate sector. Running one of the country's oldest funds is full of memorable experiences, some tough moments and rewarding interactions with members, chief executive Mal Smith says. ...

Good tidings sway RBA to stay

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
... business surveys suggest a gradual improvement in conditions over the past year. This has been accompanied by somewhat stronger growth in employment and a steady rate of unemployment." True. The latest NAB business survey shows confidence recovering ...

Banks face wealth management challenges

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
... compliance projects has continued as systems are implemented to assist in satisfying new regulatory obligations, including Stronger Super, Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms, and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Other factors such ...

Fiducian acquires practice, launches impact fund

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
... positive for shareholders and staff involved. A merger with our existing operations will create a more profitable and stronger business in a location that has been a presence for Fiducian for some time," Fiducian manager of investment projects Jai Singh ...

AXA IM targets under-researched stocks

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
... with less coverage experience greater excess return," McDonald said. "The relation between liquidity and alpha is even stronger. Within value, we see a direct relation between low liquidity and alpha," she continued. While small caps can be riskier than ...

Macquarie and CBA in global top 100

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2015
... income returns, potential inflation linkage and diversification benefits. "In addition, many large investors have now a stronger preference for co-investments, 'club-deal arrangements' and separate mandates. This is driven by their desire to have more ...

Industry fund to double investment team

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
... umbrella. Not only is this model unique, we believe the inherent strength of putting key areas together will encourage stronger interaction and uncover many more valuable opportunities," Bell said. "We have a strong focus on being creative but pragmatic ...

Aged care concerns top Challenger advice list

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2015
... period of incredible reform since 2012. "It's creating a more user-pays system for those with the means to pay, and a stronger safety net for those who can't pay," Ralston said. "The thing you've got to say about aged care reform is that it has incredibly ...