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ETFS Physical Gold to be split 10:1

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2022
ETF Securities is conducting a 10:1 share split on its $2.6 billion ETFS Physical Gold product (GOLD). The split, which will be effective from June 8, would see owners of GOLD receive nine additional shares for each share they currently hold. Correspondingly ...

Deutsche Bank, DWS raided over greenwashing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2022
The offices of DWS and Deutsche Bank have been raided by German police as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of extensive greenwashing. The investigation by the German regulator, BaFin, aligns to that of the US Securities and Exchange ...

Former van Eyk chief executive pleads guilty

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2022
Almost eight years on from the research house's collapse, Mark Thomas has pleaded guilty to using his position within the firm to his own advantage, namely so that he could maintain control of the company. Thomas, van Eyk's former chief executive and ...

ACCC on financial services priorities

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2022
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb has said the regulator is focused on promoting effective competition, investigating allegations of anti-competitive conduct, and protecting the interests of consumers in the financial services sector. Speaking at an AFR ...

BT answers advisers' top tax time questions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2022
BT has released its hottest end of financial year tips for advisers; in the mix this year are changes to downsizer contributions, the super guarantee and minimum pension drawdowns. BT Technical Services fields over 2000 queries from financial advisers ...

Jarden appoints head of emerging companies research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2022
The investment and advisory group has announced the promotion of vice president, equity research Ben Brownette to the newly created role of head of emerging companies research. Brownette has over 10 years' experience in equities research, most recently ...

Volatile crypto markets need better regulation: CHOICE

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022
CHOICE has made a submission to the federal government, providing a framework on how to better protect consumers from risks associated with cryptocurrency. According to the latest data from CHOICE's national consumer survey, one in five Australians ...

Mercer chief operating officer departs

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022
Mercer's chief operating officer Chris Stevens has left the asset consultant. In a post, Stevens said: "After five years, I've made the difficult decision to leave Mercer and take a few months off to recharge the batteries before taking on the next ...

S&P launches agribusiness Index

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022
Launched in partnership with the ASX, the S&P/ASX Agribusiness Index (ASX: XAG) includes household names such as Treasury Wine Estates, A2 Milk, Nufarm, Elders and Bega Cheese. Much like the above listed, the index comprises companies whose principal ...

HSBC hires from Antarctica Asset Management

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022
HSBC has appointed Mathieu Forcioli as its global and Asia Pacific head of alternatives. Effective September, Forcioli joins the HSBC investments and wealth solutions team from Antarctica Asset Management in Hong Kong where he is currently the head ...