FASEAS’s Code of Ethics with its twelve standards, became law on 1 January 2020. Its aim, to ensure best practice and positive client outcomes from Australia’s financial advice providers. In this article, proudly sponsored by GSFM Pty Ltd, we take a close look at standards seven to twelve. (Part one examined standards one to six.)... Read more
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Nov
2020
Over the past 12 months many clients have been looking for funds where the role of environment, social and governance (ESG) factors in adding value to an investment practice have been highlighted.[1] In addition to this, there has been a number of new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the market with a focus on ESG... Read more
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Nov
2020
Many investors and advisers recognise that a diversified portfolio should include an allocation to equities across the market capitalisation spectrum. This allows investors to capture the “small-cap premium” which has shown persistence over medium and long-term investment horizons. In this article GSFM explains why it’s the right time to include global small caps in a... Read more
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Nov
2020
The following article is authored by two investment luminaries from Epoch Investment Partners: William W. Priest, CFA — Executive Chairman, Co-CIO and Portfolio Manager Kevin Hebner, PhD — Managing Director, Global Investment Strategist. The article explores modern monetary theory and whether it’s the saviour of the economy or a pathway to economic damnation. Proponents of... Read more
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Nov
2020
COVID 19 has certainly brought families together. Massive job losses, mandatory working from home, and ongoing lockdowns and border closures mean Australians are spending more time together – and at home – than ever before. The composition of those households is also being reshaped across the country, as an estimated 300,000 adult children move back... Read more
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Nov
2020
When 5 becomes 95 Client retention is regarded by many as the cornerstone of a successful, sustainable advice practice. And with good reason(s). The Harvard Business Review[1] tells us the cost of acquiring new customers is at least 5 times more expensive than keep existing ones. Furthermore, research by Bain and Company[2] (founders of the... Read more
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Nov
2020
In the past 12-18 months we have seen an increase in popularity of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in the Australian financial services market. According to the 2020 Stockspot ETF report, in 2019 the ETF market grew 24%, with expected FUM in Australia to reach $100b by 2022. This increased interest has been driven by a... Read more
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Oct
2020
Introduction The world has enjoyed over a century of ‘progress’ which has seen developed market industrialisation, huge and ongoing population growth, globalisation and, in more recent times, the emergence of a growing middle class in developing countries. However, this progress has created a number of climatic challenges which, if left unaddressed, could see the planet we... Read more
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Oct
2020
Consumers expect the best of their professional service providers, however it’s not always the case. FASEAS’s Code of Ethics, and its twelve standards, became law on 1 January 2020 to ensure best practice across Australia’s financial advice providers. In this article, proudly sponsored by GSFM Pty Ltd, we take a close look at standards one... Read more
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Oct
2020
Enter the phrase ‘financial advice marketing tips’ into Google and there’s a high chance you’ll be bombarded with a plethora of ideas on how to design your website, improve your search engine rankings, and run a social media strategy. But whilst there is undoubted value in giving attention to all these areas, making them a... Read more
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Oct
2020
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