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Altius to be acquired by Canadian firm

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 JUN 2016
... teams to bring top quality investment advisory services and solutions to our clients. "Altius and LPCA already share common values and a proven client service approach and they complement each other geographically. Together, we will form a stronger alternative ...

ASIC puts culture top of mind

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2016
... an organization... boards need to stay alert to 'red flags' like inconsistencies, and decisions that clash with stated values. Board members might be 'hands off', but I do think they should have their 'noses in'." In his conclusion Medcraft recognised ...

Objectives-based investing under the spotlight

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2016
... smoother ride. "Most objectives-based funds have been launched since 2010, in an environment of mostly rising asset class values. While most of these funds have delivered on their objectives in early years, the market environment over the past 12 months ...

CBA appoints group general counsel from Suncorp

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2016
... executive committee. In addition to her legal, regulatory, risk and governance expertise, she has shown herself to be a values-driven leader with strong commercial judgment." Lenahan's appointment follows David Cohen's move from being the previous group ...

ANZ appoints new CCO

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2016
... pleasing to be able to appoint a banker with significant risk and compliance experience into this critical role. His strong values and leadership will be an important asset as we look to further strengthen our compliance function." "Michael takes over ...

NAB responds to ASIC market manipulation allegations

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2016
... in upholding high standards of professional conduct seriously. We are committed to service, integrity and ethics and our values reflect this." Gall went on to say that NAB "[does] not agree with ASIC's claims which means they will now be settled by a ...

Saudi sovereign wealth fund flags US$3.5bn Uber investment

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUN 2016
... Investment Fund managing director, Yasir al-Rumayyan, will take a seat on Uber's board as part of the deal. The new money values the company at US$62.5 billion, more than three times the market cap of US automotive giant General Motors. The investment ...

Equities out, alternatives in for pension funds

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2016
... alternatives (which includes infrastructure) have increased from 14.3% of total assets in 2010 to 15.3% in 2014. "Shifting market values factor into changing asset allocation; however, given that equity markets have advanced through most of this time ...

One in four willing to switch advisers: EY survey

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2016
... differentiate themselves around customer experience if they want to capture market share." Clients and firms are aligned on values such as trust, engagement and performance, but firms appear to be out of step with client expectations over transparency ...

Not-for-profit fund buys StatePlus

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 23 MAY 2016
... State Super and StatePlus are highly compatible organisations," First State Super chief executive Michael Dwyer said. "The values of both our organisations place our members and clients at the heart of everything we do. "We will leverage our increased ...