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Let's not waste the crisis

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
As the nation's states and territories gradually reopen, business leaders have been called upon to harness the learnings of the crisis as we move into the next stage of recovery. Flexible working, reduced business travel, worker's rights, board ...

Collapse of REITs spells opportunity: SG Hiscock

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
Despite Australia's real estate investment trusts dropping 49% during the COVID-19 sell-off, boutique fund manager SG Hiscock believes now is an opportune time to increase exposures to real estate. Now trading up 45% since their March 23 lows, SG Hiscock ...

Expats sweat as main residence CGT cut-off looms

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
Already facing a rapidly approaching deadline signaling the end of exemptions from capital gains tax, expats now face further challenges in selling their former family homes, with only COVID-19 to blame. Atlas Wealth Management managing director James ...

Industry fund backs tobacco-free pledge

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
A $100 billion industry super fund has backed the Tobacco Free Finance Pledge Stamp, firming its commitment towards a more sustainable and tobacco-free future. First State Super has secured a Pledge Stamp, showcasing its public commitment to sustainable ...

Time to buy residential property: Survey

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic shutting down home inspections across the country and seeing many Australians' wallets run dry, more than 70% of property investors believe now is a good time to buy. That's according to new research coming out of the ...

Wealth platform appoints technology lead

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2020
A specialist wealth management platform has appointed a chief technology officer, bringing over 20 years' experience in technology roles to the software provider. WealthO2 has appointed Matthew Done as its chief technology officer, set to report directly ...

The future is fast arriving: BlackRock

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2020
The shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has now claimed more than 350,400 lives and will likely cost the global economy $1 trillion, has set off a chain reaction that will forever change our long-term return expectations and strategic allocations. ...

Open banking accreditation now open

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2020
The ACCC has today launched its Consumer Data Right Register and Accreditation Application Platform (RAAP), set to be the "IT backbone" of open banking in Australia. Consumer Data Right gives consumers greater access and control over their data, allowing ...

Create coalitions for change: Martin Currie

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
The $20 billion equity specialist has called on asset managers to create "coalitions" to drive change; developing constructive relationships with companies for a more sustainable future. Martin Currie chief executive Julian Ide highlighted the value ...

Outsourced trading set to boom

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
As merger activity propels the size of some of the nation's super funds, outsourcing could emerge as the answer to cheaper, quicker and more scalable trading. According to State Street, outsourced trading can help super funds and asset managers ...