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Collective power: What's next for profit-to-member funds?

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... has meant brining in large numbers of people specifically from the financial services sector; not the greatest training ground for social values." "As trustees we have to be really careful to watch our funds, and ensure that the people who work within ...

CommInsure cleared of medical misconduct

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
ASIC's investigation into CommInsure found no evidence of claims managers applying pressure on medical staff to change assessments, although the regulator said claims handling fell short of community expectations. CommInsure employees have been accused ...

Estate agents to become RG146 certified

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAR 2017
... is the ideal starting point to allow you to embark on a career in this sector. The course is a great model for 'on the ground' customer support staff who need to be knowledgeable enough to answer industry questions and queries from customers." The course ...

AllianceBernstein SMAs break new ground

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
The ratings of two of AllianceBernstein's separately managed account options were upgraded by Lonsec, marking a breakthrough for offshore equity SMAs in Australia. The AB Concentrated Global Growth Equities Portfolio and AB Concentrated US Growth Equities ...

Listed advice groups gaining ground

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2017
As banks and major financial institutions are challenged to address set backs across respective wealth and advice businesses, several listed advice groups have shown they are on to a winning model. Growth for Centrepoint Alliance's wealth division is ...

Omega unveils equity income fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
Melbourne investment manager Omega Global Investors appointed John Moore as portfolio manager of its new Omega Australian Equity Income Fund. Moore aims to target after-tax returns designed for specific outcomes, which include low volatility, low drawdown ...

Countplus appoints new CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
... member firms, their clients and company shareholders," Countplus chair Barry Lambert said. "We expect Matthew to hit the ground running given his strong familiarity with the professional services sector, the Countplus business and its member firms. "We ...

ASIC watching SMSF advice closely

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2017
... Conference that ASIC will engage in 'shadow shopping' over the next 12 months in the sector to achieve a "real-time, on the ground picture" of the retirement advice that's currently being offered, utilising data provided by the ATO. "This is so that ...

US investment giant builds out Sydney team

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
... one of the most dynamic and exciting markets within our global reach and thus it makes sense for us to have people on the ground to expand our business," according to Pricoa Capital managing director Marie Fioramonti. The new Australian Pricoa team operates ...

WHSP throws down the gauntlet

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
Washington H. Soul Pattinson is aiming to beat rival contenders with an increased takeover offer for Hunter Hall. Since increasing its bid to $1.60 per share on Friday, WHSP has now matched Pinnacle's unconditional offer of $2 per share. Although this ...