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AMP debt fund beats target with US$1.1 billion final close

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2014
More than 50 investors from eight countries have invested in AMP Capital's Infrastructure Debt Fund II (IDF II), which completed its final close, raising US$1.1 billion during its fundraising period.

BetaShares launches new equity income fund

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2014
Exchange traded fund (ETF) provider BetaShares is targeting SMSF investors and retirees with the launch of a new yield-focused ETF.

PROFILE: Lonsec Fiscal Holdings joint chief executive Amanda Gillespie

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2014
Lonsec Fiscal Holdings joint chief executive Amanda Gillespie joined Lonsec in early 2000, when it employed three analysts and provided research only to the Lonsec dealer group. For the last 14 years, Gillespie has seen Lonsec grow and become one of ...

IOSCO updates FinLit framework

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2014
The International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has released its final report outlining its global framework for investor education and financial literacy.

Investors should be wary of mixed USD signals

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2014
Mixed signals coming from the US Fed's monetary policy committee should temper investors from overreacting to expectations of rising US rates and an increasing USD, noted Amundi Asset Management in its latest global investor update.

CBA wealth division shrugs off falling market

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2014
The Commonwealth Bank's wealth management division has contributed to the bank's strong quarterly result, posting positive growth despite falling markets.

Resolution Capital to manage Perennial REITs

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2014
Perennial has appointed Resolution Capital to manage three former Perennial Real Estate funds, which include Australian and global real estate securities strategies.

Treasury Group merger postponed to November

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2014
Treasury Group's merger with Northern Lights Capital Group, which was expected to be completed by the end of October, has now been postponed until November due to outstanding regulatory conditions.

Bloomberg takes full control of UBS indices

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2014
Bloomberg Indexes has taken full control of the UBS bond indices it purchased in April, placing them under its AusBond Indexes brand.

The Infrastructure Fund reaches into Europe

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2014
The Infrastructure Fund (TIF) has taken a 7.5% stake in UK rail freight leasing company Porterbrook Rail Finance.