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FIIG calls for taxation, regulatory overhaul

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020
... Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue, FIIG said there are a number of changes that would put fixed income on a level playing field to other asset classes. In its submission FIIG highlighted the "fundamental need" for structural changes in the Australian ...

Platform prototypes compliance capability

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
... recognises a problem. "Mostly there's not, but there'll be an information gap, or the data won't be in the right field, but that way you can fix that input, rather than not knowing you've got a problem," Younger said. "We spend a lot of time ...

Chief economist update: Australian Renaissance

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2020
"Renaissance is a French word meaning "rebirth." It refers to a period in European civilisation that was marked by a revival of Classical learning and wisdom. The Renaissance saw many contributions to different fields, including new scientific laws ...

RealIndex taps former RF Capital executive

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2020
... significant portfolio management and research skills to the business," Francis said. "For over a decade, Ron has worked in the field of systematic equity strategies for some of the largest institutional asset managers in the world." Separately, the firm ...

First virtual MAX Awards go live tonight

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2020
The first virtual Financial Standard MAX Awards will go live from 6pm tonight, celebrating the best and brightest in advertising, marketing and sales. Now in their 25th year, and first as a virtual event, the MAX Awards will be presented online hosted ...

New private trades platform for family offices

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2020
... distribution platform for illiquid investment opportunities. "[We are]creating a super-distribution hub that will level the playing field for family offices by giving them unique access to appealing investment opportunities across the entire spectrum ...

Investec funds women in finance scholarship

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2020
... PhD with the University of Sydney Business School, and they must also hold an honours or master's degree in a related field. Led by the co-director of the Women, Work and Leadership Group, Professor Rae Cooper, the successful applicant will undertake ...

Chief economist update: Australia needs China more than it needs us

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2020
"You don't mess with the Zohan." Or in Australia's case, don't mess with the Politburo. It's only been weeks since Australia called for an inquiry into COVID-19, offending China and sending it into retaliation mode - Beijing banned beef ...

Industry funds pulled back to the pack

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2020
... valued at sub-$50 billion pre-COVID-19 may come out of COVID-19 as sub $30 billion funds and some may decide to leave the field altogether." Elkins said regulators would need to identify a merger to compelling funds to merge, should they or the government ...

2020 MAX Awards finalists named

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2020
The finalists for the 2020 Financial Standard MAX Awards have been named and voting is now open. Now in their 25th year, the Financial Standard MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations in ...