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Fintechs to drive Australia's economy

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
... 50", a list selected from more than 500 applicants and based around five factors: total capital raised; rate of capital raising; geographic and sector diversity; consumer and marketplace traction; and X-factor - or the degree of product, service and ...

Centuria settles technology park deal

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 26 APR 2016
... Centuria received over $130 million of Investor interest for the available $62 million of equity, with the retail equity raising closing after only 6 days. Forecast distribution yields in the fund are annualised 8.7% for FY 2016 and 9.0% for FY 2017. ...

All super funds should have independent chair: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 APR 2016
... The latest study also examines the potential for the proposed reforms to change current practices with fund executives raising issues related to remuneration, nomination, board appraisal and board tenure. Recommendations for superannuation fund governance ...

BlackRock's Fink issues stark warning for global economy

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 APR 2016
... adding that the waning construction boom in China has "left a lasting impact on real estate values and bank balance sheets, raising questions on how the country will fuel future growth." Commenting on developed world central bank policy and negative ...

AUI appoints investments general manager

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 12 APR 2016
Australian Unity Investments (AUI) has appointed Geraldine Barlow as general manager - investments. Barlow joins AUI from the New Mexico State Investment Council, where she was head of real return and real estate. In the role she managed a portfolio ...

Treasurer opens doors to ASX competition

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 1 APR 2016
... clearing and settlement services." ASX ownership restrictions will also be relaxed, giving the ASX "more flexibility in raising capital... consistent with other financial sector companies, like banks and insurance companies." "As Treasurer I want to ...

Super flagged to repair Australia's budget

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... revenue. This would be supplemented by halving the capital gains tax discount, halving the fuel tax credit scheme, and raising taxes on luxury cars, alcohol and tobacco by 15% - all of which would generate more than $16 billion in revenue. The second ...

Planners turning to annuities and outcome funds

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2016
... and 32% in 2013. Investment Trends said annuities' rise in popularity is due in no small part to Challenger's efforts in raising awareness and education of the product. "Planners are becoming proficient in recommending annuities, with more finding them ...

FICAP marks 10th anniversary with record fundraising

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
The Financial Industry Community Aid Program (FICAP) celebrated its tenth year milestone last week by raising more than $200,000 at its annual 'Who Wants to be a RockStar?' fundraising night. More than 700 professionals from the financial services industry ...

Australian non-bank finance shows robust growth

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
... crowd-funding platforms have also grown in popularity particularly in the community, charitable and social cause sectors raising over $13 million in 2015. "The substantial growth provides a glimpse into the potential for the economy... fintech start-ups ...