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28 March 2017 • By Killian Plastow • 1 min read

HHV shareholders advised to reject WAM offer

Independent governance firm Glass Lewis has recommended Hunter Hall Global Value shareholders vote against resolutions proposed by Wilson Asset ...

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New ASIC guidance released for REs

The corporate regulator has issued new guidance for responsible entities in an effort to improve risk management systems. Regulatory Guide 259 is ...

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Willis Towers Watson acquires actuarial business

Global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson has completed its acquisition of Russell Investments’ Australian actuarial practice. The acquisition sees ...

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Legg Mason hires key account manager

Legg Mason has announced the appointment of a national key account manager to head up the firm’s newly established Sydney office. Matt Stovold has ...

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Australian institutions warming to ETFs

More than two-thirds of Australian institutional investors believe ETF use will become more prevalent among their peers in coming years, according to ...

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BT CIO departs amid allegations

BT Financial Group has confirmed the departure of its chief investment officer after he faced allegations of sexual misconduct. A BT spokesperson ...

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‘Self-interest’ blocking super consolidation

APRA has accused superannuation fund board members of failing to pursue mergers that are the in the best interests of members for “short-term, ...

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Oil in a ‘sweet spot’, says Henderson

Brent crude oil is trading in the mid-US$50 range and is likely to stay there for the medium-term, which bodes well for all market participants, says ...

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US stock markets far from their peak

Fears that equities will suffer a correction if US President Donald Trump’s proposed economic reforms aren’t delivered may be inflated, according to ...

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Avoid complacency on French election

Investors should remain cautious of the upcoming French election results despite “notable” lack of support for right-wing populism in the recent Dutch ...

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