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New Martin Gilbert vehicle strikes first deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... outsourced firefighting services, AssetCo confirmed it would now focus on asset and wealth management activities. In its first major step since, AssetCo has acquired Edinburgh-based Saracen Fund Managers. Saracen currently operates the TB Saracen UK ...

Investment Leadership Awards finalists named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards 2021 has been finalised, recognising outstanding investment nous across major asset classes. Now in their fourth year, the annual Financial Standard Investment Leadership Awards are the product of comprehensive ...

FASEA approves two degrees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2021
... Advisers Ethics and Standards Authority has added two degrees to its approved list of courses. Any bachelor's degree with a major in financial services that commenced from March 2021 at Southern Cross University has been given FASEA's tick of approval. ...

Female CFPs more invested in financial planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2021
A new survey reveals that women with the Certified Financial Planner designation are more focused on holistic yet detailed advice and can build client trust better than male counterparts. The survey commissioned by the CFP Board of Standards found that ...

AMP loses default KiwiSaver mandate

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAY 2021
... represents less than 7% of our total assets under management and around 3.5% of total revenue so this decision doesn't have a major impact on our business or our commitment to KiwiSaver," he said. "We continue to invest extensively in the ongoing strengthening ...

Chief economist update: Frydenberg spends big

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAY 2021
... demand in times of recessions to stabilise economic output - has put the Australian economy in good stead. "Ahead of any major advanced economy, Australia has seen employment go above its pre-pandemic levels. At 5.6%, unemployment today is lower than ...

Infrastructure investment builds to $170bn

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... extra $15 billion over the coming decade on projects around Australia ranging from roads, to ports, to expanding runways at major regional airports. This brings government spending on infrastructure over the last eight years to $170 billion. The list ...

OPINION: Super for housing was the wrong policy fight

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... in SMSFs by 60%. No wonder retirees were so protective of their franking credits and will continue to be. But one minor-major superannuation policy reform in this budget that will make a serious mark is the removal of the threshold below which employees ...

Aged care expenditure to jump 37%

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
The aged care sector is set for a major boost to address problems raised in the Royal Commission and prepare for the coming wave of aging retirees. Aged care expenditure will increase 7% during 2021-22 to $24.3 billion and by 37% over the next four ...

New India fund eyes HNWs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... real estate," Siva said. The car-manufacturing industry will also have a significant effect on the economy. At the moment, major companies are partnering with local car makers, building on the success of existing joint ventures like the one with Suzuki ...