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AustralianSuper PM joins fund manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2020
... same time, Milford has also added to its distribution team with the appointment of Katharine Jackson. She will initially focus on building out Milford's adviser client base in NSW. Jackson is currently a senior business development manager at Macquarie ...

Melbourne boutique adds to team

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2020
A Melbourne bond investor has hired a head of compliance as its assets under management hit the $5 billion mark. Jamieson Coote Bonds has appointed Ivy Choo in the role. Choo will look after the boutique's compliance and risk framework and has worked ...

FPA calls for axe to fall on stamping fees

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2020
The peak body for financial planners has moved to reiterate its stance against non-client directed fees in financial advice, as consultation opens into the government's review of stamping fees. The Financial Planning Association of Australia has welcomed ...

Advisers still unclear on referral rules

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JAN 2020
... kind of referrals are allowed. Amid news at the start of the year that Mark Bouris' Yellow Brick Road would exit wealth to focus on mortgages, a referral agreement that was part of the sale sparked debate. As part of the agreement, Sequoia Group will ...

Sydney boutique partners with Pan Tribal

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020
... signed an agreement last year. Pan Tribal Asset Management co-founder and chief executive Colin Woods said the firm will focus on getting Barwon's funds on platforms to ease access for financial advisers. "Once you go onto platforms, we expect the ...

VanEck launches first active ETF

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020
VanEck is set to list an active ETF that will invest in emerging markets bonds, with a target of 5% annual yield after fees. The VanEck Emerging Income Opportunities Active ETF (Managed Fund) (ASX: EBND) is expected to list on the ASX in February. The ...

SMSF platform makes $25m acquisition

ALLY SELBY  |  TUESDAY, 28 JAN 2020
An ASX-listed SMSF technology platform has dropped $25 million on its first acquisition, in a bid to reinforce its position as a technology leader. Class will acquire all of the shares in corporate compliance and documentation platform NowInfinity by ...

Green light for $1b Cbus tower

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020
... looking forward to developing the site," he said. Pozzo said he hopes the new development will be a pioneer project with a focus on sustainability, wellness, and connection to public community, nature and productivity. "These qualities will be emphasised ...

Netwealth to tap growing HNW demand

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020
... offerings for the likes of high-net worth clients. "With all the change going on in the industry at the moment and a real focus on best interest, we've been very focused on moving towards more of a user-pays model when it comes to building the platform ...

NGS Super sets up impact committee

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2020
... impact committee to explore how it can make a positive impact in its operational spending. NGS Super's impact committee will focus on two key areas: social procurement and sustainability and how the fund can work towards them through both its investments ...