Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 711 - 720 of 1947 results for "Proposal"

Macquarie acquires Investa Office Fund stake

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2018
... Office Fund in relation to a possible acquisition by Blackstone. In May, Blackstone submitted an all cash, indicative proposal to acquire the ASX-listed Investa Office Fund. At the time, Investa announced it was weighing a potential strategic partnership ...

Property fund makes $143m bid to internalise management

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
The Aventus Retail Property Fund has floated a proposal to pay $143 million for its management functions to be internalised. The fund is currently managed by an external entity, and directors and its responsible entity see immediate benefits to earnings ...

IOOF executives dismiss conflicts of interest

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... changes, three directors - including the chair and managing director Chris Kelaher - expressed they felt conflicted by the proposal and didn't cast a vote. But ultimately the board went ahead and concluded they were "comfortable with it." In another ...

AFA gets an audience with O'Dwyer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 10 AUG 2018
... standards. On Monday the association drew Kelly O'Dwyer's attention to its concerns with the education standards of the proposal, including the definition of a related degree and the lack of recognition for unrelated degrees, advanced diplomas and professional ...

Farmers should urgently access super: Advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2018
... (FPA), is calling on the 25,000 financial planners in Australia to lobby their federal member of parliament to support the proposal. Rural financial counsellors, who provide free services to help people apply for the FHA, are few and far between, she ...

Industry bodies respond to RG97 review

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2018
... be ideal, he said. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Eva Scheerlinck welcomed such a proposal, saying consumers need more tools to easily compare fees and costs. "Disclosure must not only be meaningful it must be accessible ...

FASEA bumps adviser CPD to 50 hours

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2018
Financial advisers will need to complete 50 hours of continuing professional development under new proposals from the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority. Releasing its draft guidance on CPD, FASEA is proposing the number of hours advisers ...

Tenders on the menu for UK pension schemes

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2018
... strategies. In its consultation submission, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) said it did not support the proposal, saying the changes were not practical or purposeful. The association - the peak body representing pension schemes in ...

Three attempts at adviser exam is fair: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2018
... the majority (62%) of participants we polled last week. About one-third (34%) of respondents disagreed with FASEA's proposal, saying three chances to take the exam is too lenient. This month, FASEA unveiled the long-awaited examination, which comprises ...

Avoid social agendas on ESG: Governance Institute

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2018
Governance and risk professionals have rallied against proposals to increase shareholder voices on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. In responding to a survey issued by the Governance Institute of Australia, its members overwhelmingly ...

Editor's Choice

Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN
Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA
Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI
The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

Videos

Brought to you by
MORE VIDEOS

Products

Financial Standard Guide To Series

'Guide To' Series

Pocket investment guides featuring adviser case studies and a glossary.
MORE INFO
Financial Standard Publisher's Forum

Publisher's Forum

Investing trends and strategies from the industry’s thought leaders.
MORE INFO
Financial Standard Product Showcases

Product Showcases

Putting the spotlight on investment products that matter.
MORE INFO

Expert Feed

Industry Events

MORE INDUSTRY EVENTS
JUL
9

Mid-year market update 

JUL
21

Advisers Big Day Out - Cairns 

JUL
23

Advisers Big Day Out - Sunshine Coast 

JUL
24

Advisers Big Day Out - Gold Coast 

JUL
28

Advisers Big Day Out - Hobart 

Featured Profile

MORE PROFILES
Brian Redican

Brian Redican

CHIEF ECONOMIST
NEW SOUTH WALES TREASURY CORPORATION
What makes an economist an economist? TCorp chief economist Brian Redican reflects on over three decades of navigating Australia's economic cycles. Riddhima Talwani writes.
READ MORE
The Financial Standard podcast
Tune in each week as we discuss the latest developments in Australia's wealth management industry.
Financial Standard podcast
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
YouTube
Follow Financial Standard on Facebook
Follow Financial Standard on Twitter
Follow Financial Standard on LinkedIn
Follow Financial Standard on Instagram
Rainmaker Information Pty Ltd - ABN 86 095 610 996
part of ISS - Institutional Shareholder Services, © Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved
MarketSage  -  MarketPulse  -  MarketPro  -  Media