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CSC names new board member

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2016
The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation is welcoming a new director following the departure of Lyn Gearing earlier this month. Joining the CSC board is Ariane Barker. She is currently general manager, products and markets at JBWere and has more ...

Global equity managers not currency selectors

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... factors. The three currency factors measured were: currency momentum, where currency returns have been increasing (Trend); interest rate differentials between countries (Carry); and a measure of 'value' based on deviation from purchasing power parity ...

ASIC hands down permanent and four year bans

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a company director and has banned an alternative investment manager and director for four years. Steven Hill was permanently banned from engaging in credit activities and providing financial services after an ASIC investigation ...

AMP Capital strengthens US infrastructure debt team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... have additional energy expertise. "Infrastructure debt is a growing asset class in the US and we are seeing increased interest from local investors who like its ability to generate consistent, attractive cash yields with capital stability. We find that ...

Advice clients need greater clarity on fees: survey

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 SEP 2016
... their adviser is paid or what they're specifically paid for, they can't trust that the adviser is acting in their best interest, and thus won't act in the best interest of anyone referred. "Referrals are the lifeblood of our industry. There is more pressure ...

Bisan buys stake in RE, launches PE fund

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
Bisan has acquired a 40% equity interest in a responsible entity for three managed investment schemes and launched a private equity fund. The asset manager purchased the stake in Endeavour Securities for $600,000 from Linchpin Capital; following completion ...

Legg Mason launches macro bond fund

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
... Opportunities Bond Fund takes flexible, diversified positions that can include negative duration as a strong bet against interest rate rises. Legg Mason said the fund is positioned to take advantage of market dislocations typically out of reach for traditional ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 SEP 2016
... stability over the last six months has been despite significant events that can usually be expected to impact confidence: two interest rate cuts from the Reserve Bank and associated reductions in mortgage rates; a Commonwealth Budget; a Federal election ...

ASIC hands down more permanent bans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
ASIC has permanently banned a former AMP financial planner from providing financial services, deciding he is "not of good fame and character." Rommel Panganiban of New South Wales, an authorized representative of AMP Financial Planning between 2010 ...

Keep super ship steady in rocky markets: CIO

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 SEP 2016
... second-guessing the share market, think about contributing a little more to your savings each pay packet. The compound interest that you earn can add up to thousands of dollars over the long-term," Kessell said. He adds a low inflation environment means ...