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RBC makes senior hire from BNP

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUN 2016
... providing Perpetual with an outstanding client experience through the delivery of operational excellence and an enhanced focus on client collaboration. "Perpetual is one of the strongest brands in financial services in Australia and it is deeply rewarding ...

BetaShares launches model portfolio service for advisers

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
... low-cost, accessible way. "Our unique managed-risk portfolios have been particularly well received by advisers, reflecting a focus on regular income and capital preservation for retiree clients."

Property funds battle over GMF merger

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
... McBain said the firm was now the largest individual investor in both GMF and CMA, "and therefore has a strong interest and focus on creating value in the merged group for both investor bases." Centuria has previously said both GMF and CMA have a similar ...

ASIC ban upheld, investment banker jailed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 6 JUN 2016
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld ASIC's decision to ban a financial adviser from providing financial services for five years. Former Meritum Financial Group adviser, Alfie Chong, was initially banned by ASIC for a range of misconduct ...

Former Vontobel star manager sets course for Australia

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016
A 20-year veteran fund manager who has managed almost US$50 billion is looking to bring his new US fund to the Australian market. Rajiv Jain built his reputation at Swiss fund house Vontobel Asset Management as chief investment officer and portfolio ...

AIST takes aim at levies consultation

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016
... will be done," the AIST submission said. "Various media commentaries have discussed that this money will deliver a stronger focus on the banking sector, and that the funding for a new commissioner will come from a 'user pays' system. The Proposed Levies ...

PE and VC critical to Aussie growth: AVCAL

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016
Australian private equity and venture capital funds recorded a net-of-fees return of 18.4% in 2015, according to the latest data from the Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCAL) and Cambridge Associates. The CA Australia Index ...

Super gap concerns plaguing over 50s

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUN 2016
... on their debt in comparison with the previous quarter. MLC general manager corporate super Lara Bourguignon said that the focus on building super and reducing debt is a positive sign. "We can see that Australians are taking action to contribute more ...

Former CalPERS CEO jailed

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016
A former chief executive of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for accepting bribes during his term at the helm of one of the world's largest pension funds. The Sacramento ...

New chair and director for SuiteBox

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016
SuiteBox, the mobile office solutions for advisers, has announced the appointment of a new chairman and director. Former AIG Life Australia boss David Whyte has been appointed chairman, with Craig Anderson appointed as a director of the board. A chartered ...