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Finance sector in top three for giving: Report

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2018
An inaugural report shining a light on Australia's most philanthropic corporations shows 39 companies collectively invested $867 million in community causes in the 2016/17 financial year, with the finance sector highlighted for its contribution. The ...

AIOFP slams FASEA proposals, launches petition

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2018
The Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals is urging all financial advisers to reunite and put an end to "repugnant" reforms proposed by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. The AIOFP announced it is taking a "politically ...

GROW Super co-founder sells advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2018
A privately-owned AFSL has acquired the financial advice business of a GROW Super co-founder. Profile Financial Services confirmed it has bought the client book of Churpa Wealth, the advice firm established by GROW Super co-founder Mathew Keeley in ...

Aussie instos buy ex-US value story

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2018
The top US-based international equities fund manager for 2017 believes value stocks are best found outside its home nation. Rated by Morningstar's US office as the top international stock fund manager last year, Causeway Capital dedicates its recent ...

Family offices maintain equity allocations: Study

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2018
... families approach asset allocation across the overall portfolio, which we expect to continue to evolve." FOX chief executive Sara Hamilton said: "Direct investing gives family offices the opportunity to invest in companies that they expect to grow, seeking ...

Boutique licensee acquires regional advice firm

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUL 2018
In its largest transaction to date, a growing boutique dealer group has acquired a Mudgee-based financial advice practice. Profile Financial Services has bought onePlan Financial Planning, following an extensive review of potential buyers by the practice's ...

Industry leaders in sales and marketing recognised at MAX Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 15 JUN 2018
More than 300 guests attended last night's 2018 Financial Standard Marketing, Advertising & Sales (MAX) Excellence Awards, which recognised the outstanding achievements in marketing, sales and business development by an individual, team or organisation ...

Future Fund reshuffles investment team

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUN 2018
The Future Fund announced a raft of changes to its investment team as it looks to grow over the next decade. Head of property Barry Brakey is leaving the Future Fund after 10 years. He led the development of a quality property portfolio with exposures ...

Former Janus exec to lead APAC distribution for US hedge fund

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2018
The former head of Australasia at Janus Capital is taking the Asia Pacific distribution reins at a US$58 billion Los Angeles-based hedge fund manager. John Landau will join Causeway Capital Management and build out its Asia Pacific distribution footprint ...

Spaceship beefs up senior management

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 14 MAY 2018
The millennial super fund which now manages about $180 million in funds has added two industry veterans to its top brass among four new appointments. The move tightens its compliance and governance. Andrew Moore will now serve as chairperson on Spaceship ...