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Short-termism obsession misses premia: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2017
... reduced risk, greater profitability and shareholder value, it noted. "Long-term investor ownership also improves the quality of the board, reduces sales, costs and earnings volatility, increases dividends and share repurchases, lowers takeover defences ...

Wealth and investment leads Aussie fintech

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
... our fintech industry, which is the largest startup sub-sector in Australia," Szetho said. "The broad range, depth and quality of fintechs on this map shows just how far Australia's fintech environment has come in less than two years. FinTech Australia ...

QIC and Eagle Investment join forces

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2017
... forms part of QIC's operational transformation, aiming to reduce IT-related costs and improve the transparency and quality of its reporting. Eagle's solutions will support the investment firm's performance functions across all asset classes including ...

Industry stars recognised at 2017 MAX Awards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2017
... distribution channel and it's an amazing recognition of the distribution efforts we've got here in Australia and the quality of product." "Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners for all of their hard work. Financial Standard is proud to ...

CBA advice compensation reaches $29m

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2017
... access their files and have outcomes explained; the implementation of multiple layers of independence; the general quality of sample case reviews; and transparency with respect to CBA's regular reporting to Promontory. Commenting on Promontory's final ...

Macquarie pays the price for poor advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2017
... of the program, more than 160,000 letters were sent to clients inviting them to express any concerns held over the quality of advice provided by Macquarie Equities financial adviser network, Macquarie Private Wealth. ASIC confirmed that a small number ...

Centrepoint streamlines adviser transitioning

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2017
... means the transition is quicker, with minimal loss of income and minimal business disruption, while still retaining the quality of due diligence we require."

Prime Financial Group acquires 35th practice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2017
... Driscoll described the partnership as a massive boost for Altezza and that having Prime's backing is testament to the quality of business he and Smith have built. "When it comes to innovation, both firms are on the same page and we see many benefits ...

Global equities boutique wins super fund mandate

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
... allocation for both risk management and access to a broader opportunity set," Dargan said. "This mandate is testament to the quality of the team, the robustness of our process and a proven track record." Intermede has been managing a global equities ...

Crowe Horwath managing partner to depart for government role

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 19 MAY 2017
... invaluable member of our team. While we are sad to see him go, his appointment as Auditor-General is testament to the quality of our leadership, and we wish him every success," Findex chief operations officer Tony Roussos said. Current Crowe Horwath ...