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Culture isn't everything: ASIC

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2019
... particular things, you shouldn't be surprised that they do them." The ASIC veteran said he was also concerned with companies who focus on short-term financial results "to the exclusion of anything else", noting APRA's prudential report into the Commonwealth ...

Industry fund appoints deputy CIO

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 18 JUN 2019
... responsibilities included equities, debt and absolute return strategies. As deputy chief investment officer Chatfield will now focus on the next stage of the fund's investment strategy, including the roll out of additional internal strategies. He will ...

Retiree savings won't last: World Economic Forum

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2019
... hamper the ability of individuals to make the best long-term decisions for their portfolios, noting the relatively consistent focus on liquidity and the ability to perform daily valuations may push investors into strategies with less options for diversification. ...

AUSTRAC zeroes in on Afterpay

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2019
Tech-darling Afterpay is feeling the regulatory heat after AUSTRAC ordered an audit of the fintech's compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act (AML/CTF) laws. AUSTRAC said an external auditor will examine Afterpay's governance ...

Myer Foundation backs new strategy

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2019
... Volatility Equities Fund which has outperformed the index by 4.1% p.a. since April 2014 inception. It will have a greater focus on low-volatility stocks that the manger says typically have low-carbon characteristics. A well-constructed portfolio of low-volatility ...

Dealer group buys bank advice arm

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2019
... pleased to have reached this agreement with Fiducian." "We believe its Tasmanian footprint and dedicated financial planning focus provide a great fit for our customers and staff. "We look forward to working with Fiducian to ensure that the transition ...

Wealth firm trims Aussie shares

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019
... costs for index return component of the portfolios. "In the fourth quarter of the last year, total costs have really come in focus. So we decided to blend with this product," Hamilton said. The firm has two other partners, Ian Gillies who was country ...

Advice group adds general manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019
... will be responsible for leading the strategy and network development of the firm's wealth division, with a particular focus on building out the nation-wide Partners Accountant referral network. Mennie was most recently national sales manager at J.P. ...

Restructure sees wealth firm lose chief

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2019
... Evans Dixon is undergoing a reshuffle that will see chief executive Alan Dixon step aside. The firm said Dixon will instead focus on the management of its US Master Residential Property Fund, which is undergoing a strategic review. The US Masters Residential ...

Fund manager exits global debt, chief resigns

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 JUN 2019
... Supervised Investments Australia Limited (SIAL) has decided to discontinue managing assets in the global debt markets to focus on international equities. As a consequence, Ohlsson confirmed he tendered his resignation from the lead role on April 30. ...