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Instos reach tipping point on EM PE

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2012
Institutional investors have reached a 'tipping point' with regard to emerging markets private equity exposure, according to one manager.

Asian trustee services in demand

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2012
Stagnation in parts of the eurozone causing capital to take flight to Asia is creating opportunities for trustee services firms across the Asia-Pacific region particularly regarding overseeing Initial Public Offerings.

Structured products right for the risk-aware

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 30 JUL 2012
For risk- savvy investors structured products can take advantage of market upturns, while protecting the portfolio as a whole.

Super funds cautioned on climate risk

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
Super funds need to be more informed on where and how to evaluate climate change related risk and return within a portfolio, according to a recent industry report.

AMP updates Ascend SMSF

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
AMP has launched a new version of its Ascend SMSF service to its financial advice network with improved online features.

Wingate sets up shop in Sydney

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
Melbourne-based investment and advisory business Wingate Group is expanding its presence into Sydney with Wingate Asset Finance.

Redundancies tipped at Plan B

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUL 2012
Job cuts are predicted at Perth-based boutique wealth manager Plan B, if IOOF's proposed bid is successful.

ASX partners with SGX on futures

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
The Australian Securities Exchange has partnered with the Singapore Exchange to give Asian investors cheaper and easier connectivity to Australia's futures and options trading market.

HDF to engage with APA on bid

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
A subcommittee of independent directors of Hastings Funds Management has said it will engage with APA Group following yesterday's announcement of an increased takeover offer.

Pengana AEq fund added to BT Wrap

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
Pengana Capital's Australian Equities Fund has been added to the BT Wrap platform.