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26 April 2013 • By Owen Holdaway • 1 min read

US property tax changes to tempt Australian super funds

Australian investors wanting exposure to US property would benefit from the potential scrapping of the US Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act ...

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Industry needs to take 'next step' with ESG

The finance industry needs to take "the next step" and integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into all aspects of the investment ...

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ASIC tars all MDAs with the same brush

One-size-fits-all approach doesn't hold for direct investors Many of the assumed risks in ASIC 's consultation paper on managed discretionary ...

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Russell hunts for institutional head after restructure

Company unveils new three-division structure Russell Investments is on the hunt for a leader for its institutional business as part of its newly ...

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EQT takes 'reasonable' offer to Trust Company shareholders

Extends offer period after Trust Company's initial rejection Equity Trustees (EQT) has extended the offer period for its takeover bid to Trust ...

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Management debate holding back ETFs

Advisers need to focus on portfolio construction Advisers need to look beyond the "passive versus active" management debate surrounding exchange ...

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Financial Synergy meets SuperStream software requirements

Looks to subsidise costs with no extra charge for funds. Financial Synergy, the superannuation software provider, has updated its Acurity ...

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BNP to enhance custodial engagement with clients

Company streamlines relationship roles as part of new strategy BNP Paribas Securities Services is looking to enhance its role as a custodian ...

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ASIC steps up litigation funding guidance

Conflicts of interest on regulator's radar Despite a federal government amendment that left the litigation funding market "unregulated" earlier ...

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Super fund market to reach pre-GFC level

Funds posed for fourth quarter of solid growth With the super fund market continuing to boom, a majority of members are ahead of where they were ...

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