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Two FSC senior policy managers depart

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
... changes in superannuation and funds management, have helped deliver lasting policy legacies which serve the national interest for all Australians. "I thank them both for their major contributions to the FSC and our members and wish them well in their ...

J.P. Morgan wins global fixed income mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
... uncertain periods and then dynamically move to higher-risk opportunities when conditions improve." "With the current changing interest rate environment, an investment manager like J.P. Morgan who can draw on insights of 280 sector specialists can respond ...

Chief economist update: One hike this year, one hike next year

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2018
... three of which are financed by the issuance of central bank reserves." Read, QE will stay at least until 2020. As for interest rates: The BOE's projections show that the Bank Rate would rise from 0.4% in 2017 to 0.7% this year (that's another 25 bps ...

ASIC cancels AFSL, accepts EU

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... procedures to its operations, thus failing to ensure compliance with relevant laws; did not effectively deal with conflicts of interest; and did not properly implement or follow some key policies. In addition, ASIC was concerned Roberts failed to make ...

Diversification concerns see managed funds uptake

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... to invest in managed funds over the next 12 months has nearly doubled (7% to 13%) over the past four years. "Growing interest in managed funds is buoyed by investors' desire for diversification across asset classes, the perceived ease of not having to ...

Chief economist update: ECB sees low rates for longer

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2018
... stimulus sooner-than-expected. Weidmann couldn't be anymore clearer: "The governing council unequivocally stated that interest rates will remain at their current level for a longer period of time and well beyond the time horizon of net bond purchases. ...

Macquarie Wrap SMAs accrue landmark FUM

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
... Wrap's separately managed accounts have amassed more than $1 billion in funds under administration. Reflecting strong interest from advisers and clients seeking flexibility and efficiency, Macquarie Wealth Management head of wealth product and technology ...

AMP Capital adds key social infrastructure asset

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
... and existing investors who have made commitments since October 2017," she said. "We are also excited to see increased interest in CommIF from overseas investors. CommIF holds a strong track record in the social infrastructure market, showcasing its position ...

ASIC successfully files injunction against Melbourne advice provider

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 JAN 2018
A Melbourne financial services firm is prohibited from operating while proceedings brought by ASIC continue in the Federal Court. ASIC commenced proceedings against Financial Circle Pty Ltd in December 2017, alleging the business was offering loans ...

Adviser banned over theft from deceased estate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 JAN 2018
... 2017 and the sole director of Advice 4 Wealth. The investigation found Smith's conduct to be designed to benefit his own interest and financial needs, at the detriment of the deceased estate and the beneficiaries. Smith also lied about what had happened ...