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Global ETF regulation proposed

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2013
The International Organisation of Securities Commission (IOSCO) has issued a report outlining how it wants exchange traded investment vehicles regulated globally. The report was triggered by the rush of money that poured into ETFs and similar products ...

Morphic receives Lonsec approval

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2013
... treated as a separate asset class and managed actively to reduce risk and protect capital. "This is a vital stage in the development of our business and should open up the Fund to investment through the large number of financial planners who require ...

Former Deutsche PM joins 90 West

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2013
... Management, Sullivan gained experience managing pre and post-tax portfolios for retail investors. He assisted with the development of hedge funds at Deutsche and moved into Goldman Sachs to trade long short Australian equities. 90 West said he has strong ...

MetLife CEO to join Financial Services Council board

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2013
... financial services in Australia as it moves from a heavy focus on regulatory change to a time of innovation and the development of new market opportunities", Lieberman has held senior positions in the life industry in New Zealand, Europe and North America. ...

Super investors scrutinise companies over LDC working conditions

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 25 JUN 2013
... increased focus on standards and enforcement," Lim said. "For example, several tragic high rise fires spurred the development of specific fire safety regulations which now calls for the greater use of non-flammable insulation." But as these improvements ...

Environmental trends a boost for Impax

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 24 JUN 2013
... chief executive Ian Simm. 'Resource efficiency' or 'resource optimisation' are terms used to describe the focus and development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy practices. Companies operating in the space are focused on areas including ...

Elana Rubin nabs property board appointment

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2013
... Qualitas has an active dedicated mezzanine debt origination and management platform, having arranged and funded numerous development and investment transactions.

AFA Inspire initiative launched in Sydney

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2013
... all women involved in bringing financial advice to Australian consumers. The program will offer support for career development through networking, coaching, mentoring and leadership, as well as through events. Winner of the AFA Female Excellence and ...

TASA may also affect industry super funds

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
... registered tax agents could also affect workers who are not financial advisers, such as call centre staff or business development officers. The AIST and the ISN are asking for a clearer definition of advice and clearer guidance on the legislation. If ...

Company director charged with QLD property fraud

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
... dishonestly induced various investors to pay approximately $618,000 to acquire interests in a "house and land" property development in Queensland. ASIC alleges that the investors never received the promised returns, and that invested funds instead went ...