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Greencape wins top Zenith rating

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
Boutique Australian equities fund manager Greencape Capital has received two 'Highly Recommended' ratings from researcher Zenith. The Greencape Wholesale High Conviction Fund and the Greencape Wholesale Broadcap Fund were upgraded from Recommended to ...

Bentleys NSW takes the leap into financial planning

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
Mid-tier accounting, taxation and audit firm, Bentleys NSW, has launched a new financial advisory division, Bentleys Wealth Advisors. Led by newly appointed managing director of Bentleys Wealth Advisors, Matthew Cassidy, the division is focused on offering ...

Prime Financial increases stake in MPR

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
... ongoing equity interest in MPR will vary according to acquisition activity and the funding mechanisms utilised. He added MPR's focus is on supporting businesses beyond accounting and business advisory with a focus on research and development, and innovation. ...

ASIC compensation plummets despite surveillance success

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 8 AUG 2016
The amount of consumer compensation ASIC secured decreased by 91% in the six months to June 30, 2016, despite increased surveillance outcomes almost across the board. ASIC's latest enforcement report shows that the regulator secured $13.4 million in ...

Invesco bolsters sales team

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016
... said: "We are delighted to include someone of Jess's calibre to the team. Her depth of local market experience, customer focus, and strong commercial and technical acumen will help Invesco build its relevance and presence in the Australian institutional ...

AZNGA subsidiary acquires adviser firm

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016
... sized businesses. Wise Partners chief executive Gareth Hall said: "DFA shares similar values to Wise Planners including a focus on service, and client best interests. There is also great synergy between Wise Planners and DFAs Corporate Super offering. ...

ACFS head departs to Vic government

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2016
Executive director at the Australian Centre for Financial Studies (ACFS), Amy Auster, is stepping down from her role to join the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance. Auster is taking up a new role as deputy secretary (economic) at the Victorian ...

Goal based investing puts retirees in the spotlight

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2016
A focus on the accumulator and obsession with superannuation has shifted the focus away from retirement investment, according to AMP Capital who is set to launch two new goals based products. Through focusing on a goal based approach, AMP Capital hopes ...

Rubik and class form advice tech partnership

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2016
... of Rubik's omni-channel offering, the Provisio module is perfectly suited to accountants because of its ease of use and focus on tax saving algorithms. The development of an integration with Class Super will enable accountants to facilitate rapid engagement ...

VicSuper chief wins FEAL award

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2016
... emphasis on the continued development of his team," FEAL chief executive Joanna Davison said. "We were impressed with Michael's focus on the needs and interests of members as evidenced by the delivery of an expanded product range to members of VicSuper. ...