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IFM keen on marijuana stocks

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2019
... producer Ecofibre (ASX: EOL) which is currently up 70% on its ASX debut in late March. Another of IFM's cannabis investments has been even more rewarding. Elixinol Global which operates in emerging medical cannabis sectors has risen almost three ...

Former adviser cops 10-year prison sentence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2019
... Nakhl used the funds "as he pleased" for his own purposes. He later told investors the funds had been invested and the investments were performing well. Further, the court heard how Nakhl tried to cover up the misconduct by having the clients sign documents ...

Platform rebrands for next phase

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2019
... managedaccounts.com.au - is rebranding to Xplore Wealth. The company said the new brand was chosen to reflect its universal growth purpose and will be accompanied by a program to familiarise the market and clients on its offer, and how it can help financial ...

Influential women in private equity

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAR 2019
... investments). Joining the super fund in 2016, Newmarch is also co-founder of 10x10 Philanthropy. 10x10 is a live crowdfunding "for purpose organisation" that is empowering the next generation of giving. She has also worked with Macquarie Group's ...

Macquarie wins Investment Manager of the Year

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 FEB 2019
... metrics. "Rainmaker's objective data-driven approach is what makes it stand apart. The Investment Leadership Awards are purpose-built to enable us to identify and recognise Australia's best of the best," Dyall said. "In the case of index management ...

NSW adviser banned for 25 years

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
... advised SMSFs and other clients of CFS Private Wealth to transfer more than $4.7 million to a related company for investments from where Miller used the money for personal purposes and to make interest payments to other clients. Justice John Reeves ...

Finalists unveiled for FS Investment Leadership Awards

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2019
... take a holistic approach to manage client assets -- looking at six-year performance and five different risk factors. The purpose is to give clients who may not have the database and skillset to vet out the best investment managers in the industry. "Our ...

Super funds defend $5bn infrastructure investment

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2018
... against NSW Ports, alleging the consortium made purchase agreements with the NSW Government that had an anti-competitive purpose and effect. The NSW Government privatised Port Botany and Port Kembla in May 2013, and the agreements, known as Port Commitment ...

Industry fund boosts executive team

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2018
... roles at Mercer. Chief executive Charlie Donnelly said it is an exciting time at LUCRF Super. "We're clear on our purpose: to ensure we help our members achieve financial dignity now, and in retirement. It is imperative that we keep performing at ...

Northern Trust appoints head of quant

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018
The global asset manager has hired a Russell Investments research director in a newly-created role, as it expands its Australian business. Scott Bennett will now head Northern Trust's Australia and New Zealand quantitative research and client solutions ...