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Latin America: the best-kept investment secret

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
With strong growth characteristics and increasing diversification of trade, Latin America's Pacific Alliance presents many opportunities for investors. The alliance - comprising Colombia, Chile, Peru and Mexico - was described as a "secret well kept" ...

The disconnect at the heart of financial services

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... suffer as a result. This is the conclusion reached by State Street Global Advisors head of portfolio strategists Asia-Pacific Jonathan Shead, who discussed the concept of motivation at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Super Investment ...

Citi expands Australian wealth business

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... product experts securely via chat, audio and video calls within the Citi mobile app is also due to launch. Head of Asia-Pacific retail banking Gonzalo Luchetti said: "Australia has the third largest pool of high-net-worth individuals in Asia Pacific ...

Aussie super funds increase world ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... noticeable annualised growth rate over the last five years, growing by 6.7% during the period. Funds from Europe and Asia-Pacific regions showed annualised growth rates of 3.1 % and 2.8% respectively. The US has the largest number of funds within the ...

KPMG appoints new wealth management head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017
... The move comes as a result of previous wealth management lead John Teer being promoted to chief operating officer, Asia-Pacific. The shift in leadership is effective today, as is Howes' recently announced appointment as partner in charge of KPMG's new ...

ASIC raises concerns over NSX listings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... disclosure documents such as a prospectus. In July, ASIC accepted an enforceable undertaking from market participant, Avalon Pacific Capital, in relation to its dealings with four Samoan and one British Virgin Island registered companies listed on NSX. ...

Former super fund chief executive takes overseas role

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2017
... proud to lead and I will continue to drive it to be not only the number one fund in PNG but well recognised across Asia Pacific for the delivery of products and services," he said. "I am looking forward to working with the passionate and committed team ...

Government opens doors to offshore investment vehicles

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017
... Funds Passport explains the new law will allow Australia, which has the largest funds management industry in the Asia-Pacific region, to export its management products to participating Asian countries with "limited additional regulatory requirements." ...

Liquidnet promotes Australian leader, names successor

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
... Australia, Tristan Baldwin, recently relocated to Hong Kong following his promotion as regional head of sales for Asia-Pacific. Joining the global institutional trading platform as its new head of Australia is Murrough O'Brien. He will oversee the firm's ...

Northern Trust wins asset servicing mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 17 AUG 2017
... facilitate the delivery of high quality services to our clients." Northern Trust head of global fund services for Asia-Pacific Peter Jordan said: "Our growing fund manager client base in Australia requires a high level of client service and an efficient ...