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Alternatives industry body launches Australian branch

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2014
... growth in investor interest in the asset class. "Australia and Australians are major investors in alternatives. With that in mind, we are delighted to launch the CAIA Australia Chapter as a new educational and networking resource for this important m ...

AustralianSuper appoints Principal to advise on US real estate

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2014
Giant industry fund AustralianSuper has selected Principal Real Estate as its investment advisor for its US office strategy, effective immediately. The non-discretionary mandate will focus on large, high-quality office investments in major US markets ...

Centuria launches tax efficient investment bond

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2014
... capped out their superannuation contributions. We also expect demand from those who are investing with specific goals in mind and who may need to retain some flexibility in when they can access the money - which they can't do with super," Rogan said. ...

Independent dealer groups eye Genesys practices

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
Centrepoint Alliance has opened its doors to Genesys advisers after the closure of the dealership and asked them to choose a dealer group aligned with their values. "The impending closure of the Genesys dealer group has shone the spotlight once again ...

FPA shines light on "catch-all" dilemma

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
... constitutes 'best interest'. Bobbin said that in order to fulfill the requirements of the best interests' duty, advisers keep in mind that the best product is not only about price "but about how it plays out in the client's portfolio. "How will you know ...

Crowding in

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2014
... miraculously invest ourselves out of a difficult economic climate". It sounds like "boxed in" to me instead of "crowding in". Never mind, least we have a new phrase added to the economics lexicon.

ASIC begins legal action against LM Investment Management

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
... investments act appropriately, take a diligent and intelligent interest in the affairs of the company, and apply an enquiring mind to the responsibilities placed upon them." The maximum fine for a director breaching their duties is $200,000 for each ...

Profile: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand chief executive Lee White

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2014
Lee White, chief executive of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, is the first accountant to lead the body. He recently oversaw a history-making merger between the ICAA and NZICA and is now making lifelong learning a priority for accountants. ...

VicSuper to offer Challenger annuities

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2014
... in maintaining a comfortable standard of living in retirement by providing certainty of income, flexibility, and peace of mind," he said. Challenger chief executive Brian Benari said: "Challenger is pleased to have been chosen as VicSuper's first longevity ...

Industry funds to in-house customer experience

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2014
Industry funds are bringing their customer experience capabilities in-house in a bid to compete against the big four banks in social media and data analytics, J.P.Morgan and Deloitte digital experts said. "Industry funds have traditionally outsourced ...