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iSelect nixes Providence takeover bid

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 14 DEC 2015
... iSelect shareholders." At the same time, iSelect is implementing an on-market 12-month share buyback of "up to 10%" of the company's shares, which will be funded via iSelect's cash balance. "An on-market share buyback is an effective method of returning ...

Crestone announces major partnerships

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015
... custody. Crestone chief executive Mike Chisolm explained, "Starting a new advisory business with the acquisition of a company with more than 75 years of wealth management experience gives us the ability to build and deliver a world-class investment experience ...

Mirae Asset appoints Australian sales head

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 11 DEC 2015
... As head of Australian business development, Chris Wildman will be responsible for the marketing and distribution of the company's investment funds. Before joining Mirae Asset four months ago, Wildman was responsible for business development within AMP ...

FSC slams insurance duty "boondoggle"

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2015
... $375 million on life insurance duties which cost over $85 million to collect." He added that "Canberra is too reliant on company tax," noting the 30% company tax rate which comprises 18.5% of government revenue is significantly higher than the OECD revenue ...

Blue Sky to raise $200m for new VC fund

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
... with superannuation mandates," Dr Stead said. Blue Sky Venture Capital is a division of listed diversified alternatives company Blue Sky Alternative Investments.

Class to list on ASX before Christmas

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
... under customers and general offers. Class chair Barry Lambert said after 10 years spent building a strong and profitable company it was gratifying to announce a successful IPO. He added that apart from existing customers who have taken up the opportunity ...

NZ Super appoints new chair

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2015
... Alternatives Investment Group and co-chief executive of Harvest Capital Management, the second-largest funds management company in China. She has also held roles as managing director and global head of strategy and business development for Deutsche Asset ...

Listed companies improve ESG approach

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 8 DEC 2015
... awareness of material environmental, social and governance investment risks. "Our objective is to achieve improvements in company policies and practices, creating and maintaining long-term shareholder value, and reducing risk," ACSI said. "Our engagement ...

Zurich exits Singapore life insurance

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2015
... Life Insurance (Singapore) and Zurich International Life (Singapore Branch). Zurich's statement also reassured that the company remains "financially robust and stable," is "well-capitalised," and that existing Singapore policies will not be impacted. ...

Zurich CEO steps down, hunt begins

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2015
... investment officer. During his tenure as chief executive, Zurich chairman Tom de Swaan said he "successfully guided our company through a challenging environment, showing great foresight and tireless personal commitment. "I have come to know him as a ...