A new title and a restructure has given a Perth-based boutique the boost it wanted to seek expansion on a national scale. Murray Hills reveals how his newly-named dealer group has found its place.
Why planners switch dealer groups – it’s not about the money
Financial planners are likely to remain loyal to their current dealer group arrangements even though about one-third of them feel under-valued as professional advisers, according to new research by brandmanagement.
JANA Australian Share Long Short Trust
JANA launches Australian & Global trusts using long/short managers, utilising a quantitative approach, to outperforming the market.
JANA Global Share Long Short Trust
JANA launches Australian & Global trusts using long/short managers, utilising a quantitative approach, to outperforming the market.
eG Capital BioEquities Fund
Emerging Growth Capital Investors offers retail and wholesale investors access to a fund of Australian small cap listed biotechnology and life science companies.
Westpoint complaints stack up at FICS
The number of Westpoint-related cases lodged with the Financial Industry Complaints Service (FICS) has hit 175 and is expected to reach 200 within a couple of weeks.
CFD provider rapped on knuckles
The Financial Industry Complaints Service (FICS) has ruled against a contracts for difference provider and awarded restitution costs to the complainant.
First Samuel finds simple solution for IMA needs
In a deal that will take the amount of funds administered by Financial Simplicity technology to about half a billion dollars, Melbourne-based firm First Samuel has licensed its software for a new individually managed account (IMA) product.
Denis Carroll scales back Ixis for India
Ixis Asset Management Australia (Ixis AMA) has lost Denis Carroll as an executive director, with the former AvSuper fund secretary reverting to a part-time role as non-executive director.
FuturePlus reviewing private equity portfolio
Futureplus, the firm providing financial services to $13 billion in super funds and master trusts, is conducting a major review of its private equity portfolio.
Platinum rebrands to avoid confusion
Financial planning dealer group Platinum Group has rebranded after just a year in business.
Regulator warns trustees to improve disclosure
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is updating superannuation funds’ trustees to make sure they are meeting their disclosure oligations.
