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Parting could be such sweet sorrow

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2016
... global institutions wouldn't be issuing warnings just for eyeballs. There's US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen: "One development that could shift investor sentiment is the upcoming referendum in the United Kingdom. A UK vote to exit the European Union ...

MSCI delays China A shares inclusion in indices

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2016
Global index provider MSCI has delayed including mainland China-listed equities, known as A shares, in its MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Over recent months Chinese authorities have introduced significant improvements in the accessibility of the China ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2016
Australia employment The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) "Labour Force, Australia" report showed that an estimated 17,900 jobs were created in May. This was more than consensus expectations for a 15,000 gain but part-time employment - rising ...

Industry fund awards $500m mandate

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2016
... cost-effective global indexed equity strategy demonstrates our clients' willingness to engage with IFM Investors in product development," he said. IFM Investors had about $67 billion under management at 31 March 2016.

Mercer appoints senior partner

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2016
... track-record in initiating and driving change while also helping to drive improved service capability through the development of people and teams." "Senior partners are selected by the global executive leadership team based on the demonstration of sustained ...

State governments must divest energy networks: CEDA

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia is recommending each state government divest or privatise the provision of energy network services, a move that would open opportunities for infrastructure investors. CEDA says to usher in a new phase ...

Advisers see value in degree

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2016
A new survey from Mentor Education and Core Data has revealed that 75% of financial advisers support a bachelor of financial planning over a related bachelor's degree. The survey of over 500 financial advisers, including 400 financial planners, 86 accountants ...

MLC appoints retail insurance sales GM from BT Life

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2016
... national distribution and research relationship manager. Before his first stint at MLC, Hannah was national distribution development manager at Aviva Australia and national key account manager at ING Australia. Commenting on the appointment, MLC general ...

Energy Super hires three general managers

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016
... a member growth strategy as well as shape the fund's future investments. General manager of member engagement and development McCarthy has more than 30 years' experience working in customer-focused environments across the energy, finance and superannuation ...

Aspen Group CEO, CFO and chair depart in restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUN 2016
The chief executive, chief financial officer and chair of listed property investment firm Aspen Group will leave the company following a planned management restructure. In an ASX statement, Aspen's board said that the group's strategy "can best be pursued ...