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Bitcoin exchange goes live

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2014
... exchange. The exchange, which is based in Sydney, goes live today. Independent Reserve chief executive Adam Tepper said the company chose Australia as its base because it "offers an ideal environment." "Australia is politically stable with a strong regulatory ...

New Perpetual LIC gets Zenith rating

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2014
Perpetual's new listed investment, Perpetual Equity Investment Company Limited (PIC), has received a 'recommended' rating from Zenith. The company, whose general offer opened today, is seeking to raise a minimum of $150 million and maximum of $600 million. ...

Mercer to launch longevity insurance solution

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2014
... allows superannuation funds to pool longevity risk without needing to meet the capital requirements of a life insurance company. Earlier this year Local Government Super chief executive Peter Lambert said Mercer was working with a number of superannuation ...

Chocolate biscuits and animal spirits

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2014
... biscuits" as CBA's director of equity strategy (and old friend) Tim Rocks put it. According to Tim: "If you sit through a company presentation, or a company strategy day, these days, it's all about cost-cutting and not about how you capture the growth ...

RI sector outperforms ASX 300: Lonsec

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2014
... for example, operate total screening policies on fossil fuels, weapons manufacturer and gambling, while others prefer company engagement and a 'best of sector' approach. "The challenge for advisers is to recommend the right funds that align with their ...

Van Eyk starts due diligence with potential buyer

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2014
... following the first meeting of creditors on September 25, 2014. The report provides creditors with information about the company's business, property, affairs and financial circumstances, which will allow them to make informed decisions about the company's ...

MetLife COO departs, replaced by former TAL exec

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2014
... and operations Luke Banfield as its new chief operating officer. Banfield replaces Michael Henderson, who has left the company. MetLife has also appointed Tim Tez to the newly-created role of chief product and marketing officer. Tez was previously chief ...

Australian family businesses lag global counterparts

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2014
... businesses wanted to pass on than sell. Of those planning to sell or float their business, 68% anticipated selling to another company, 32% to private equity investors, 26% to a management team and just 8% aim to float. Less than half (47%) of Australian ...

HUB24 posts record inflows in the September quarter

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2014
... option has been added to the platform. In a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), HUB24 said that that the company has begun a round of meetings with Paragem practices, following the acquisition of the dealer group on September 4, 20 ...

BNP Paribas custody MD resigns

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2014
BNP Paribas Securities Services managing director Peter Baker has resigned and will leave the company on Friday. Baker, who had spent 10 months in the role, informed the executive team of his decision to leave the firm this week. Financial Standard ...