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Chief economist update: Let's talk about oil baby

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018

... Asia Annual Conference, the supremo talked about lowering (you read right, lowering) import tariffs, relaxing foreign investment regulations and strengthening intellectual property protection, among others. All I can say is hail to the king! Xi must ...

Australia ticks boxes for ultra-high-net-worth individuals

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018

Despite numerous initiatives to curb foreign investment, Australia is still a destination of choice for ultra-wealthy investors, according to Knight Frank's wealth report. Australia is the third most-preferred global destination for the world's ultra-high-net-worth ...

REIT sells Cromwell stake for $406 million

KANIKA SOOD | THURSDAY, 8 MAR 2018

... while lowering debt," Redefine chief executive Andrew Koning said. The acquisition is yet to be approved by Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) and is subject to other conditions. "It is too early to comment on whether ARA Asset executives will be ...

Blue Sky scores major pension fund mandate

ALEX BURKE | THURSDAY, 21 DEC 2017

... which oversees about $140 billion in assets. Blue Sky explained that subject to regulatory approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board, Canada's PSP Investments will "work with Blue Sky's real assets team to deploy capital over a multi-year period." ...

J.P. Morgan remains largest custodian

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017

... under custody has been fuelled by a 7.1% growth in domestic assets held for Australian investors, out-pacing foreign investment growth, which stood at 5% for the survey period. "Growth in Australian settlement transaction volumes was up 8.1% for the ...

Rethink the great Australian dream: Report

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017

... housing in Australia, Maddock urged policy makers and commentators to look beyond the "often debated" topics of foreign investment, negative gearing and interest rates, to greater issues of the current structure of land supply, which he says may inadvertently ...

Government shows commitment to funds management

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 19 JUL 2017

... it will be in the same tax position as if it had invested directly," O'Dwyer said. "The IMR reforms attract foreign investment to Australia and promote the use of Australian fund managers by removing tax impediments to investing in Australia." The response ...

Agriculture high on industry fund agenda

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017

... distribution networks to reduce agricultural sales risk. It also recommends Treasury take a more strategic approach to foreign investment rules; and that an ACCC regulatory arrangement be established, leading to effective price discovery and transparency ...

Second private equity firm joins battle for Fairfax

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017

... company proposal is available." Either proposal would also require regulatory approvals from the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board and the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office.

First State Super wins government lease

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017

... regulators including the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Foreign Investment Review Board. Part of the deal means the government placing rigorous legislative and contractual safeguards around the ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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