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AFA Rising Star finalists announced

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and ANZ Wealth have announced the finalists for the 2016 AFA Rising Star of the Year Award ahead of the upcoming AFA National Conference in Canberra. Launched 11 years ago, the AFA Rising Star of the Year ...

Alternatives fund takes stake in Ignition Wealth

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
Ignition Wealth has received a "significant" investment from an ASX-listed alternatives fund. Millinium Capital Managers' Millinium Alternatives Fund (ASX code: MAX) made the investment in the digital advice provider, which Ignition Wealth said was ...

Pharmaceuticals and tires top new Thomson Reuters diversity index

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
... and content officer, financial and risk Debra Walton said. "Our research shows that companies that make investments and focus on ESG matters can have a stronger stock performance and better long-term profitability. "For investors, looking beyond financial ...

A-REIT added to Asgard platform

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
A high conviction, actively managed fund providing access to a diversified portfolio of ASX-listed real estate securities has been added to the Asgard platform. The Folkestone Maxim A-REIT Securities Fund is the newest addition, known for its disciplined ...

NGS cuts ties with CommInsure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2016
... insurers, has the expertise and capabilities to help us achieve this goal. We see a natural alignment with TAL to support our focus on digital and access channels for our members that ensure that we are delivering the best member experience possible." ...

IRESS acquires super software provider

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2016
... solution provider and is a logical addition for IRESS in Australia. It strongly complements our existing capabilities and focus in Australian financial services, trading and funds management technology, wealth management and advice. It is also in line ...

Hedge fund award winner appoints senior investment analyst

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2016
... substantially over the past couple of years. "The team, which is now six strong is more robust than ever, which enables us to focus on our ongoing ability to deliver quality investment management solutions to investors."

Zurich vet joins SuiteBox

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2016
... and NRMA. Marshall said: "It's an exciting time to join an award winning innovation leader like SuiteBox. "My role is to focus the sales efforts on partnering with organisations that want to take their client relationships and services to new levels ...

J.P. Morgan overtakes NAS in AUC

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2016
... New Zealand said: "Central to J.P. Morgan achieving the number one position in total Assets Under Custody is our steadfast focus on partnering with our clients to support their growth strategies and continually investing in our people. "This is a testament ...

Unlisted ag funds hit $22bn

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016
The unlisted agriculture fund sector has hit $22 billion in assets under management, according to Preqin research. This makes agriculture now the second-biggest industry in the natural resources fund sector behind energy. This was largely driven by ...