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ASIC winds up alleged unregistered scheme

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2019
ASIC has taken steps to wind up an unregistered managed investment scheme. The regulator said it has filed an application seeking leave to apply for further orders in the Federal Court in Western Australia to wind up the alleged unregistered managed ...

ASIC launches action against AFSL, director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 DEC 2019
ASIC has commenced action in the Federal Court in Western Australia focused on the promotion and management of the Sterling Income Trust. The regulator said the action is against Theta Asset Management, an Australian financial services licensee and ...

Cbus, UniSuper back new housing bond

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2019
Cbus and UniSuper have invested in a new $315 million bond issue, which the government will use to finance affordable housing in five states. Cbus took up $30 million of the National Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC)'s second bond issue of ...

Platform hires former Netwealth distribution head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2019
The former head of distribution for Netwealth has taken on a newly created role with a rival managed accounts and platform provider. Nick Mitchell has been appointed co-head of distribution at Mason Stevens. In the new role, Mitchell will be responsible ...

ASFA strikes back at super detractors

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 NOV 2019
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy has hit out against vocal critics of the super system on the opening morning of the 2019 ASFA Conference in Melbourne today. Fahy took to the stage to call on the government ...

WA Super awards $20mn mandate

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2019
Western Australia's only not-for-profit public offer superannuation fund will pour millions of member savings into local investment opportunities designed to make positive social and environmental impacts on the state. WA Super has partnered with ...

Allianz Retire+ bolsters distribution team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2019
Allianz Retire+ continues to boost its capabilities, adding two new faces from Colonial First State and Equity Trustees. Allianz Retire+ has welcomed Fabian Cockle and Joanna Orrell to its distribution team. Cockle has been appointed senior business ...

Funds management excellence to be recognised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 OCT 2019
Some of the biggest names in funds management are among the finalists for tomorrow's Zenith Fund Awards for 2019. Now in their eighth year, the Zenith Fund Awards recognise the top talent in funds management across more than 20 categories. They are ...

Aussie bond fund added to Zenith model portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2019
Zenith's model portfolio offering, Zenith Elite Blends, has added a 'highly recommended' Aussie bond fund. The Legg Mason Asset Australian Bond Fund will now be available through Zenith Elite Blends. Managing partner of Zenith David Wright said the ...

Perth adviser to face court

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 5 SEP 2019
A Perth financial adviser allegedly stole nearly $1 million from clients and transferred it to his online gambling accounts, according to the Western Australian Police Force (WAPF). The 38-year old adviser, who was not named but identified as a Yanchep ...