CREDIT

Funds management

Government bonds have become an unappealing asset for bond investors with countries likely facing a debt crisis in the future, according to Schroders’ Kellie Wood....

Funds management

US-based Ares Management Corporation and Fidante Partners, part of Challenger Limited, have announced a strategic joint venture in Australia....

Financial planning

The corporate watchdog has appealed to the Federal Court against its decision that the bank did not breach the Credit Act....

Funds management

Yarra Capital Management has extended the reach of its its Yarra Absolute Credit Fund, which recently became available to the firm’s institutional clients....

Funds management

Tightening credit environment has impacted stock preferences across Australian equity funds, DNR Capital said....

Funds management

The La Trobe Financial 12 Month Credit Fund Term Account has been included on the IOOF Pursuit investment platform....

Financial planning

Consumer group Choice has called for an extension of the client best interests duty to advice provided around credit products....

Editorial

The Government has commissioned a timely review of the external dispute resolution schemes covering financial services, but it should focus more on equity and effectivene...

Financial planning

ASIC has permanently banned Mark Steven Grevsmuhl from providing financial services due to serious fraud convictions....

Financial planning

ASIC has banned a NAB adviser from providing financial services for seven years after investigations found he had broken financial services laws....

Policy & Regulation

Westpac will pay $1 million to support financial counselling and literacy initiatives, for failing to comply with its responsible lending practices....

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