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Preqin buys solution platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... excited to take the partnership to the next level and fully incorporate Baxon within the Preqin group. Preqin said the initial focus will be to further develop Baxon's portfolio management and investor reporting platform, with plans to expand into other ...

Adviser Network sets focus on super consolidation

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
Adviser Network has unveiled a new super consolidation tool in a bid to curb the growth of unclaimed superannuation in Australia. To help address the issue, Adviser Network has developed SuperFusion Plus, a simple super consolidation tool which allows ...

Trump bigger than Brexit

ALEX BURKE, DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... perspective. In the coming weeks, the president-elect's tone and rhetoric could provide clues on where his administration will focus from a policy perspective. Given the wider distribution of economic outcomes, there is the potential for significant ...

The $25 trillion decision US voters have to make

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
There is no shortage of commentary on the likely impact of a Clinton or Trump victory on global markets. Ahead of the election results announcement, Financial Standard selects some of the most quotable quotes and the latest insights affecting Australian ...

New fund manager hot property

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
... launch its first fund in 2017 and Hardie expects to acquire up to five commercial properties over the next year, with the focus being on high, risk-adjusted returns for wholesale investors. The funds manager plans to create a fee structure that has the ...

Infocus celebrates success

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
Infocus Group has celebrated the successes of leading businesses providing exceptional financial advice across the Infocus and Patron Australian Financial Services Licensees. Announced at the group's annual conference in Singapore, a total of 18 awards ...

Vanguard execs head to US

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
... Australia. Commenting on the appointments, Vanguard Australia managing director Colin Kelton said they demonstrate the company's focus on leveraging global expertise. "These moves highlight the global growth of our business, and the strength of leaders ...

Is default super dated?

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... baseline has the support of the Financial Services Council, who said it removes partisan politics and allows the Commission to focus on how a competitive model can deliver the best outcomes for consumers. The FSC supports a design that allows all consumers ...

Fintechs face marketing battle

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
The constant uphill battle faced by Australian fintech start-ups to enter the local marketplace is evidenced by research suggesting these new players pose little threat to the industry. A Yell Creative survey of 150 financial marketers found more than ...

Banks balancing profit and capital adequacy

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... review, as banks look for ways to free up capital and improve returns," he said. "Alongside this, an increased regulatory focus on capital and the financial and reputational cost of conduct cases has provided an added impetus for the banks to re-think ...