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Hedge funds battle identity crisis

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 25 JUL 2016
You could be forgiven for thinking hedge funds are facing a global identity crisis upon reading some of the latest research distributed across the institutional investment industry, but there are plenty of Australian managers and representatives willing ...

Brexit won't impact Australia greatly: Treasurer

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
The body representing Australia's top four financial authorities says the country is well placed to manage the economic and financial repercussions of Brexit. The Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) presented a report to the federal government earlier ...

Regulator issues new risk management guidance

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
Responsible entities of managed funds are receiving further guidance around risk management as ASIC aims to ensure adaptability in changing market conditions. Yesterday ASIC released a consultation paper on the proposed regulatory guidance and said ...

Super gets reality check on engagement

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUL 2016
Choice chief executive Alan Kirkland told superannuation funds a few home truths this week, relaying several member perceptions about the industry ahead of research to be released by the consumer advocacy group. Speaking at an Association of Superannuation ...

New income fund launches

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016
A global asset manager is launching its second multi-strategy fund in Australia with the intention of delivering annual income of 4% above the RBA cash rate. Aligning with the idea that investors want their money to work hard and be protected in all ...

Industry fund hires strategic relations GM

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 JUL 2016
One of Australia's largest industry superannuation funds will welcome its new general manager strategic relations next week with a responsibility to elevate fund relationships for its two million members and more than 170,000 employers. Joining REST ...

Advisory firm appoints new CIO

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2016
A former BT Financial Group portfolio management head has joined Viridian Financial Group as its new chief investment officer. Piers Bolger joins the firm as chief investment officer. He has more than 24 years' investment industry experience and was ...

Industry innovation is not coming from within: Sharp

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
InPayTech executive chairman and financial services stalwart Don Sharp is calling out regulatory challenges faced by Australian fintechs and is encouraging the federal government to take a long-term view on disruptive industry legislation. The comments ...

Suncorp appoints new investment head

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
Suncorp is welcoming its new head of investments this week, appointing a former BT Financial Group chief investment officer and head of Advance Asset Management. Leaving BTFG in June after about eight years, Patrick Farrell joined Suncorp on 18 July. ...

Executive reshuffle at KPMG

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
KPMG Australia is appointing a new chief information officer with its outgoing CIO moving in to the newly-created role of chief digital officer. Joining KPMG as its new chief information officer is Craig Wishart. He replaces Anthony Stevens, who now ...