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Trump is heaven's gift to central banks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2016
Be careful what you wish for... No Virginia, except for Putin, the majority of world leaders didn't wish for Trump. So far away from Good Friday, they would have crucified US presidential "candidate" Donald Trump (if that was legal). In mid-January ...

Ageing societies threaten to undermine global economy

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
The global ageing population will likely be more protectionist and insular, undermining global economic cooperation, according to Global Aging Institute president Richard Jackson. Speaking at the 2016 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ...

Super is "next on the menu" for disruption: new ASFA CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
The superannuation industry is at high risk of being disrupted by the fintech sector, new Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy has warned. Speaking at the 2016 ASFA Conference, Fahy noted the "challenges" inherent ...

Netwealth partners for new private label

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
Netwealth has partnered with a boutique wealth management firm to launch a private label managed account. The platform provider has teamed up with Cardena Private Wealth to offer a variety of multi-asset, objectives-based models which utilise dynamic ...

Monash fund receives Lonsec rating

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
The Monash Absolute Investment Fund has been awarded a 'Recommended' rating from Lonsec. Monash Investors co-portfolio manager Simon Shields said the rating is a welcome affirmation of the fund's unique attributes and investment approach. "Monash Investors ...

How advisers are managing US election concerns

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
Investment updates, meetings and phone calls will be the order of the day for financial advisers as their clients worry about what the US election-driven market turbulence means to them. Fitzpatricks Private Wealth senior financial adviser Leonard Gennusa ...

Trump bigger than Brexit

ALEX BURKE, DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
The Trump presidency will have a bigger effect on global markets than Brexit, according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management chief market strategist for UK and Europe Stephanie Flanders. Speaking at the 2016 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia ...

CBA director retires

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
A non-executive director at the Commonwealth Bank has retired. Sir John Anderson has served on the board since March 2007, and has also been a member of the risk committee, the board performance and renewal committee, and the audit committee. CBA chairman ...

New fund manager hot property

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
A Sydney property group is launching a new funds management business borne by the demand for mid-sized investment in retail, office and industrial property assets. Intergen Property Group has established I-Gen Funds Management, a boutique firm that ...

Infocus celebrates success

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
Infocus Group has celebrated the successes of leading businesses providing exceptional financial advice across the Infocus and Patron Australian Financial Services Licensees. Announced at the group's annual conference in Singapore, a total of 18 awards ...