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Super funds partner to tackle the coal problem

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... of no more than 2A,C. On top of this, multiple coal-fired generators have closed in Australia over the past 10 years, raising concerns about diminishing investment returns in the sector. The report analyses this issue from multiple lenses, including ...

FPA celebrates World Financial Planning Day

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2017
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is today helping celebrate World Financial Planning Day by raising awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. FPA chief executive Dante De Gori said the initiative will ...

Emerging infrastructure funds struggling: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
... also fallen from US$54 billion to US$45 billion. Preqin defines emerging managers as those having raised or are currently raising their first or second unlisted infrastructure vehicle. Notably, Australia's QIC Global Infrastructure Fund with $2.4 billion ...

Managed Accounts Holdings acquires competitor

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2017
... minimum of $14 million of MGP scrip to be issued at $0.33 per MGP share. The cash consideration is to be funded via capital raising. Positive dynamics in the non-conflicted advice market, the stockbroking market as it transitions to annuity revenue streams ...

Finalist feedback on future of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2017
... highlighted the strong and constructive opinions expressed by finalists during judging when asked for their thoughts around the raising of professional and education standards. "They have a strong view around recognising and respecting the fact that ...

On the road to normal

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 19 SEP 2017
... inflation also accounts for "readings on financial" developments. While some would be concern by the higher cost of credit, raising interest rate by another 25 basis points come December also reflects the Fed's confidence over the economy's forward trajectory. ...

CVC to launch venture capital fund

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2017
Listed investment manager CVC is currently raising capital for a new venture capital fund. The CVC Add+Venture Fund is an early and expansion-stage VC vehicle, targeted to exceed 25% internal rate of return. It's designed with a shorter-term investment ...

Divergent business confidence

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2017
... increase in electricity prices would divert any rise in wages (if any) away from household spending while at the same time raising operating costs among businesses, reducing their margins and by extension, investment in plant & equipment and on staffing. ...

Adviser, SMSF demand driving LIC growth

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017
Financial advisers and self-managed super funds are helping drive the strong demand for listed investment vehicles offering wider asset classes and a more diversified portfolio, according to a MinterEllison report. The Australian listed investment companies ...

New manager for Charter Hall fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
... benefitting from several domestic and international investor relationships established as part of an oversubscribed equity raising, totaling $541 million. The fund's portfolio comprises 21 office properties, more than 80% of which are located in the ...