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Why active managers are falling behind in emerging markets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... However, harvesting that growth in an investment portfolio has proved challenging." "Investing in emerging markets is associated with being expensive because brokerage fees are higher and these markets require more specialist knowledge, so many investors ...

ASIC's harsh words to directors: 'It's not meant to be easy'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAR 2024
... first? Do you have a continuous curiosity to understand all aspects of the company's core business and the risks associated with it? Are you challenging management to ensure your understanding is well-founded, and getting trusted professional advice? ...

ACNC tightens screws on NFPs with complex corporate structures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... advised and adhere to robust compliance regimes, there are others which may not appreciate that complex structures bring associated governance complexity and risk. Inadvertent non-compliance is more likely because there may not be clear delineation in ...

Luxury fashion house sued over Birkin bag sales

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... the infamous Birkin handbags. The French luxury fashion house is being sued in California in a case that claims sales associated are pushing customers to buy other items to access the coveted "icon of fashion" - an illegal tying arrangement. The Birkin ...

ASIC bans director who promised 150% returns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
... engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct. "The fact sheets contained information provided to Creigh by third parties associated with an entity calling itself Liquid Assets Group (LAG)," ASIC said. "Creigh transferred funds invested in the Crypto Fund ...

Third person pleads guilty in Courtenay House Ponzi scheme

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2024
... Courtenay House, despite it being unlicensed. Sipina has become the third person to plead guilty to criminal charges associated with Courtenay House. On 8 May 2023, Athan Papoulias, a former contractor of Courtenay House, was sentenced to two years' ...

Advised investors spurring SMSF rebound

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024
... share of new baby boomer accounts rose by a more modest 2.1%. "Some investors appear to be reevaluating the effort associated with self-administering an SMSF, presenting a significant business opportunity to planners," Chris Hill, national manager, strategic ...

Low-margin clients hurt practice valuations

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAR 2024
... favourable financing terms, including 10-year principal and interest loans, if this does not continue, we may see an associated decrease in valuations in line with shorter loan period amortisation payback periods." Another survey from Elixir Consulting ...

Philip Lowe joins LIC board

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... "incredibly proud to be joining the board." "I think the Future Generation model is brilliant. I've always strived to be associated with organisations that enhance the welfare of Australians, so it's a privilege to work with Future Generation ...

WAM Leaders, QV Equities to merge

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... initial announcement. In January, WAM Leaders said it intended to make an off-market takeover bid for QV Equities; associated entities already own close to 16%. It was expected to involve exchanging one WAM Leaders share for every 1.46 QVE shares. The ...