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FIIG calls for taxation, regulatory overhaul

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2020
FIIG Securities has called on the government to impose structural changes to the Australian taxation system to see fixed income fairly promoted across all investor groups. In its submission to the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue, FIIG said there ...

Sargon buyers announce execs, ditch Sargon name

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2020
The buyers of Sargon's operating businesses have announced its new executive and board lineup and will rebrand it to Certes Corporation, leaving behind the Sargon brand. Former PEXA chief Marcus Price will move into the role of group chief executive ...

Industry fund in successor fund transfer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2020
... sent to Grow members, Diversa - which is trustee for both LESF Super and Smartsave - has determined it is in the best interest of members to "create a stronger, larger fund structure that will be better placed to help provide economies of scale into ...

SSGA model portfolios land on HUB24

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2020
... recommending these structures for a variety of reasons, including to save time in their practices, but also to meet client best interest obligations, and offer investors transparency via access to direct shares or ETFs," Victor said. "In times of volatility ...

The secret to neutralising sequencing risk

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2020
... to maximise return." He pointed to the decade long bull-market that preceded the COVID-19 crash, and global record-low interest rates, as key reasons for retirees being forced up the risk curve. "In both equities and bonds, the markets' performance since ...

Sargon liquidators in talks with litigation funder

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2020
Sargon Capital's liquidators have found no takers for its May 22 call to creditors for extra funding to dig deeper into the company's affairs, and are now talking to a litigation funder. On May 22, Wexted Advisors asked Sargon Capital's 23 creditors ...

Centuria launches takeover bid

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2020
... said. If successful, the transaction will see Centuria's AUM increase to $8.9 billion. "An acquisition of the remaining interest in Augusta is consistent with our strategy and the two groups are extremely compatible," Centuria joint chief executive John ...

SEC charges COVID-19 microcap scammers

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020
... laws, and is seeking "permanent injunctions, conduct based injunctions, disgorgement of allegedly ill-gotten gains plus interest, civil penalties, and penny stock bars".

Super fund calls for government support

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2020
... building investment opportunities with the objectives of the superannuation system. This will serve the long term national interest. An infrastructure bond would be a great first step."

Chief economist update: Don't fight the Fed

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2020
... of them expect the fed funds rate to remain at 0-0.25% this year and in 2021 and 15 "participants" (two foresee higher interest rates, one at 0.375% and 1.125%) in 2022. This is understandable given the Fed's latest projections: "The Fed expects ...