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Proxy advisers under scrutiny

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 3 MAY 2021
... by proxy advisors have big implications on how businesses run and their ability to make returns for shareholders, so of course the system should be as transparent as possible," he said. "When proxy advisors provide advice, companies should have a chance ...

Chief economist update: Not yet time to make a change

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2021
... weigh on the economy, and risks to the economic outlook remain." "The path of the economy will depend significantly on the course of the virus, including progress on vaccinations." COVID-19's still devastating many parts of the world. The Fed and ...

FirstChoice dominates platform market

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021
... FirstChoice has 9738 financial advisers using its functionalities, followed by AMP Flexible Lifetime with 5969 users. Over the course of 12 months, GWM Adviser Services welcomed the highest number of advisers of 173 but lost 164. AMP Financial Planning ...

AMP Capital shutters dud fund, Naeimi departs

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 29 APR 2021
... cited by AMP Capital as the reason for the fund shutdown, with returning capital to investors decided as the most pragmatic course of action. It is understood that falling assets under management meant fixed costs were likely to impact investor returns. ...

Restructurer and auction house form JV

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
... going through a restructuring or insolvency process to achieve the best possible outcome from asset sales to enable them to course correct," Aubrey said. "Achieving the highest price can make all the difference in the recovery of a business." The latest ...

Adviser numbers at five-year low

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 APR 2021
... Network is currently the largest advice licensee, followed by AMP Financial Planning, Morgans, Synchron and Charter. Over the course of 12 months, GWM Adviser Services welcomed the highest number of advisers of 173 but lost 164. AMP Financial Planning ...

Tech, behavioural science to engage clients

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2021
... achieving good investment outcomes is more so. Emotional responses to the investment journey mean the calm person who sets the course is often different to the stressed one who will have to stick with the journey." Oxford Risk assists wealth managers ...

VGI appoints chief executive

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2021
... with Robert and the team to further enhance VGI's investor communications and operational capabilities, and in due course, drive the next phase of growth as we leverage VGI's platform to develop existing and additional strategies," Howie said ...

HGL acquires Supervised Investments

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAR 2021
... into the HGL group as a wholly owned and managed fund manager. HGL said it will be rebranded under the HGL banner in due course. The acquisition was funded by the issue of three million HGL shares, with the move approved by shareholders at the HGL annual ...

Advice association chief steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2021
... of Practice, for continuing to build the AFA Community; our AFA Partners for their unwavering support for advice, and of course, our AFA members who continue to demonstrate endurance and resilience in unprecedented times, to deliver great outcomes for ...