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Bank inquiry recommends breaking big four oligopoly

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics' first report in its review of the four major banks has recommended breaking the big four's "oligopoly" and introducing competition into the sector. The report said this could be achieved ...

OneVue hires former YBR wealth CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
OneVue has appointed a new executive general manager, wealth management services. Matt Lawler joins OneVue from Yellow Brick Road, where he was chief executive, wealth management. Lawler resigned from YBR in July having worked there for five years. ...

ASIC gives green light to FPA fees code

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
ASIC has approved the Financial Planning Association of Australia's Professional Ongoing Fees Code. Announced by FPA chief executive Dante De Gori to over 1000 delegates at the opening of the 2016 FPA Professionals Congress, it is the first code to ...

CFSGAM reveals succession plan

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2016
Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFSGAM) has announced the succession plan for the role of head of Australian equities growth. Current deputy head of Australian equities growth Dushko Bajic will become head of Australian equities growth ...

Hedge fund goes retail with performance-only fee structure

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2016
A previously exclusive absolute return fund has opened to retail investors, with a fee structure based solely on performance. Harvest Lane Asset Management's fund has returned 11.67% per annum after fees since July 1, 2013. While it isn't benchmarked ...

Reversionary pension and CGT changes supported

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2016
The Federal Government's changes to the counting of reversionary pensions in the $1.6 million superannuation transfer balance cap have been welcomed across the industry. A 12-month grace period is now proposed before reversionary pensions are counted ...

Henderson EM fund rated

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
The Henderson Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund has been rated by Zenith. The fund was launched in July and has been awarded a 'Recommended' rating by the research house, with Zenith saying it holds a positive view on the investment process used ...

Markets fear Trump effect on global trade

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
Beyond the initial market sell-off, investors might have a bigger worry ahead if US President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his global trade platform. The Republican presidential nominee is heading for the White House after securing the most votes ...

Monash fund receives Lonsec rating

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
The Monash Absolute Investment Fund has been awarded a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec. Monash Investors co-portfolio manager Simon Shields said the rating is a welcome affirmation of the fund's unique attributes and investment approach. "Monash Investors ...

ASIC bans deceptive adviser

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a Queensland financial adviser from providing financial services after he failed to comply with financial services laws. George Karakatsanis of Yeronga was banned after ASIC found he engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct ...