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QIC signs US investment partnership

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... Trent Carmichael told Financial Standard in an emailed response. The Brisbane-based investment giant plans to invest in major technology upgrades and in integrating mobile technologies into the parking services, designed to enhance the customer experience ...

Australia Day honours recognise industry stalwarts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... Sustainable Banking System reform package, improving outcomes for consumers and enabling smaller lenders to compete with the major banks. This was recognised as one of his most notable achievements over his 30-year career at the Australian Treasury.

Wealth group acquires asset manager stake

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 JAN 2019
Aura Group has acquired a majority stake (55%) in Vantage Point Asset Management in a bid to expand its funds management businesses. Aura said the acquisition will diversify its products to include more liquid absolute-return funds and provide Vantage ...

Former Macquarie executive takes new role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2019
... conduct risk for the banking and financial services business. Most recently, Werro has worked as an executive consultant to major wealth managers. He assisted HSBC with a wealth remediation program and worked with Macquarie in preparing for the Royal ...

Chief economist update: Bring on Aussie dollar depreciation

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2019
... it on! A trip down memory lane shows how the Australian dollar's depreciation deflected not one, not two, but three major financial, currency and economic crises in recent history. The A$ absorbed some of the negative shocks from the Asian Crisis ...

Copia hires from Zenith

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2019
... multi-affiliate is now focusing on articulating its boutiques' capabilities to financial advisers - after getting them onto major platforms. "We're delighted to have someone of Anthony's calibre join our team. Anthony will help build Copia's profile ...

Mercer appoints new chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2019
... distinction. "Julio energised Mercer colleagues and brought our mission and values to life through the work we do. He oversaw a major repositioning of the business that resulted in Mercer's operating income nearly doubling and assets under delegated ...

VC investments in Australia hit record high

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
... Head of KPMG High Growth Ventures, Amanda Price, said the Australian startup sector was beginning to see a steady flow of major funding rounds. "2018 was the biggest year ever for VC investment into Australian startups," she said. "For the first time ...

Managed accounts not immune to Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
... with them would be able to provide general advice on their own products, she said. Furthermore, Wivell Plater foresees a major shakeup in advice fee models across ongoing fee arrangements, asset based fees and incentive structures. "Advisers must take ...

LICs defy franking credit refund changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2019
Amid the uncertainty surrounding the future of franking credit refunds, two listed investment companies are rewarding shareholders with special dividends. The Australian Foundation Investment Company (AFIC) and Mirrabooka announced they will pay special ...