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Fixed income investors spooked by global politics: Fitch

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2019
A Fitch Ratings report has found Australian fixed-income investors consider political and geopolitical risk to be the greatest threat to domestic credit markets in the year to come. The Fitch Ratings fourth quarter 2019 fixed-income investor survey ...

ASIC drags former adviser to court

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2019
... Corporation (CFS), which clients understood would be invested. Miller was also the a director of the company. However, the corporate regulator alleges Miller did not invest the funds CFS obtained, and instead used them both to his own benefit and to ...

YouTube fundie ousted, flagship fund to be wound up

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... by Link Fund Solutions that Neil Woodford has said goes against the best interests of investors. Link, the authorised corporate director of the fund, announced last night that it will wind up the Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF). BlackRock Advisers ...

ASIC grants compliance scheme relief

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... Act despite not having a compliance scheme to commit to before the original January 1 2020 deadline. As a result, the corporate regulator has moved to grant a three-year exemption to all AFS licenses from the obligation. Though ASIC said licensees would ...

First Sentier bolsters responsible investment team

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... incorporating ESG principles across their processes and strategies is central to their investment approach, and underpins our corporate identity. Oulton added First Sentier's strategic approach to responsible investment focused on enhancing the quality ...

ASIC using intimidation tactics on grandfathering: AIOFP

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... Financial Professionals (AIOFP). Speaking to Financial Standard, AIOFP executive director Peter Johnston claimed the corporate regulator is using its intervention powers to convince product providers to turn off commissions before the January 2021 deadline. ...

SMSFs not for everybody: ASIC

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2019
... controversial Productivity Commission findings which show the super vehicle is less suitable for low-balance members. The corporate regulator is urging Australians to consider the potential downsides of SMSFs, and believes many people set up SMSFs which ...

One in three chance of global recession: Aviva

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 14 OCT 2019
... we think they are fragile and susceptible to further downside news on growth," Aviva said. "We expect estimates for corporate earnings growth in 2020 will be revised lower, and with valuations already close to long-run averages, see limited scope for ...

Culture change must not be a fad: APRA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019
... asking boards to regularly assess the effectiveness of remuneration structures, and make meaningful disclosures. "Good corporate governance is critical to investment performance and returns. ACSI's updated guidelines provide a sharpened focus on long-term ...

ASX updates listing rules

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2019
... "This package of reforms builds on the major changes the ASX has make in recent years to its continuous disclosure, corporate governance, and admissions rules and guidance," Lewis said. "It reflects ASX's commitment to continuous improvement of its ...