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Advisers beware the uncomfortable truth of the ageing brain

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2016
... are experiencing cognitive decline are especially vulnerable to fraud, which can have a devastating effect on their quality of life. Family members often aren't aware their loved ones are being swindled. A study by Monash University commissioned by States ...

IFM Investors sells stake in Indiana Toll Road

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016
... has successfully refinanced its acquisition financing," Garcia said. "These initiatives are aimed at enhancing the quality of the toll road for users, targeting increased safety, and driving value for investors. IFM GIF represents more than 70 US based ...

Westpac net profit up 3pc

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
... strengthened the Group's capital base but have impacted earnings per share and return on equity," Hartzer added. The credit quality of Westpac's portfolio showed minimal change from the first half of 2015, with stressed exposures to total committed exposures ...

Robo-advice to impact not replace: CFA

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... highlighted that respondents were divided about the impact of financial advice tools on market fraud/mis-selling and the quality of advice, with a close to even split between respondents who believe that the growing presence of financial advice tools ...

Frontier appoints two senior consultants

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 11 APR 2016
... Commenting on the firm's recent hires, Damian Moloney, chief executive officer, Frontier Advisors said: "It is the quality of our people which is the primary attribute we offer our clients and investors generally, so it's vital to ensure we bring in ...

SME owners urged to streamline their retirement exit strategies

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
... strategies aren't just about selling off a business for a profit. They're about securing a client's future, improving their quality of life and ensuring that they get the prosperous retirement they deserve. That's why we're committed to offering every ...

Telstra Super appoints CIO from Willis Towers Watson

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2016
... While we will obviously miss Graeme, he leaves behind an incredibly strong team and his move is testament to the high quality of our people." He added that in order to find Miller's replacement, "We will consider not only our deep pool of internal leaders ...

Blue Sky funds Australian wine venture

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2016
... demonstrates the performance qualities needed at the quantum stage sought by the fund. "Vinomofo is a great expression of the quality of deals that come through our doors. In just five years, they have built a cracking business with huge scope to scale ...

La Trobe P2P option gets SQM rating

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016
... chief wealth management officer at La Trobe Financial said: "Like any fund, the performance of the P2P is driven by the quality of its assets. All are subject to a rigorous credit assessment and none has a loan to value ratio higher than 75%. We therefore ...

PIMCO receives Zenith upgrade

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... upgrade, head of PIMCO Australia and New Zealand, Adrian Stewart said, "These ratings are a strong endorsement of the quality of our offering and our capability in helping investors meets their long-term investment goals." "With volatility likely to ...