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Hunter Hall profit sinks as third investor enters the fray

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
Hunter Hall reported a 68% drop in statutory profit at the same time Pinnacle leapfrogged Washington H. Soul Pattinson's takeover bid and a third investor declared its intention to buy 20% of the company.

IOOF profits slide across all key businesses

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
IOOF reported declining profits across all key segments in 1H17, contributing to an overall 45% slide in statutory profit down to $74 million.

CBA records $4.9bn half-year profit

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
Commonwealth Bank's wealth management arm recorded a $249 million profit in the second half of 2016, up 6% on the first six months of the calendar year.

Aviva funds receive Lonsec and Zenith tick

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
Two Aviva Investors funds have received strong ratings from Zenith and Lonsec.

WHSP throws down the gauntlet

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
Washington H. Soul Pattinson is aiming to beat rival contenders with an increased takeover offer for Hunter Hall.

Pacific Current Group calls EGM for restructure

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
Multi-boutique asset manager Pacific Current Group will hold an extraordinary general meeting on March 15 to implement a major restructure of its business.

Australian Ethical aiding tech VC sector

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
Increasing its exposure to Australia's technology start-up realm, Australian Ethical invested in a Sydney-based venture capital fund.

Hunter Hall shareholders urged to hold the line

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017
Hunter Hall's independent directors impelled shareholders to ignore increased takeover bids from Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Pinnacle Investment Management.

Look offshore for income: SSGA

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017
Australia's yield appetite will no longer be sated by income-oriented portfolios that invest solely in domestic assets.

DomaCom secures exclusive US distribution partnership

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 10 FEB 2017
DomaCom entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with a fellow real estate crowdfunding platform in the US.