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ASIC charges unlicensed advisers

In another classic case of caveat emptor, charges have been laid against four Queensland-based 'investment advisers' for running a business without a license. Following ASIC's investigation, Marianna Casella, Peter Stokes, Anton Vilenica and Ken McDowell ...

Alternative investing steadily going mainstream: JANA

Leading asset consultant JANA Investment Advisers told a press conference this week that 'alternative thinking' and 'alternative investments' are fast becoming an essential part of mainstream investing. "Increasingly, alternative investments are not ...

Stop speculating and get back to capitalism: Bogle

The superannuation industry should stop speculating for short term gains and start re-building the "truth" principles of capitalism, if we are to avoid the mistakes of corporate America. The message comes from John Bogle, founder and ex-chairman of ...

Russell appoints boutique manager for its aggressive share line up

Russell has appointed boutique manager Quest Asset Partners (Quest) to manage $35 million for its Australian shares aggressive fund replacing Portfolio Partners. Quest was set up by ex AMP managers Michael Evans and Christopher Cahill and was formed ...

Lonsec prefers HFA's hedge fund of fund strategy

... over a full economic cycle The rating is part of Lonsec's Hedge Fund of Funds sector review. The underlying investment adviser for the fund is US based hedge fund of funds manager Lighthouse Partners (LHP). Lonsec considers LHP to be a high quality hedge ...

Former financial adviser guilty of fraud

... receivership on 8 February 2002 and Smith was banned by ASIC from acting as a representative of a securities dealer, investment adviser or holder of an Australian Financial Services licence on 1 July 2002.

FPA calls for regulation of property investment advice

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has called for a national regulatory system to protect property investors stating the current regimes do not offer the same protections available to financial investors. The FPA made the comments as part of giving ...

Eight year gaol sentence for former financial adviser

... June 2003 when ASIC permanently banned Higgins from acting as a representative of a securities dealer or of an investment adviser, and from providing any financial services.

HIP adjusts its manager line-up

Health Industry Plan (HIP) superannuation fund has amended its manager line-ups with State Street taking over from Barclays Global Investors (BGI) in HIP's Australian equities portfolio, and a combination of Capital International and Bank of Ireland ...

CSAM syndicated loan funds get four stars

... has been outsourced to CSFB Alternative Capital (CSFBAC), a US Securities and Exchange Commission registered investment adviser. The portfolio is comprised of investment grade loans and low grade, or 'leveraged' loans. CSFBAC uses a five-stage investment ...