Financial adviser value rises as market volatility rocks local investors in 2022 

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The quantifiable value of a financial adviser’s contribution to their client’s portfolio has risen to 5.8% in 2022, as investors face prolonged market volatility. Released yesterday, Russell Investments’ fifth annual... Read more continue reading

SuperConcepts releases update to SuperMate

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Self-managed superannuation (SMSF) education, administration and software provider, SuperConcepts, has released the latest update to SuperMate Classic. “SuperMate Classic version 4.7.1 introduces a range of improvements aimed at reducing processing... Read more continue reading

Zenith announces winners of annual Fund Awards in award’s 10th anniversary year

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The winners of the 2022 Zenith Fund Awards have been announced at a sold-out in-person event in Sydney yesterday. The annual awards recognise excellence in funds management across major asset... Read more continue reading

The evolving ESG context – advice client conversation guide

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The evolving ESG context – advice client conversation guide The relentless growth of ESG investing over the last few years is well documented. And, notwithstanding several ‘bumps in the road’... Read more continue reading

Worry on the rise for two-thirds of Australian homeowners as rates increase

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Close to two-thirds (64 per cent) of Australian homeowners are worried about meeting their mortgage payments as interest rates continue to rise, according to new research released by AMP Bank.... Read more continue reading

Consumer Data Right – adviser consumer protection – opportunities and obligations in a post-Optus world

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Once described as “the first new human right for the digital age”[1], the Consumer Data Right (CDR) is an economy wide reform, officially launched in July 2020 and intended to... Read more continue reading

Charities are just like stocks: some are blue chip others are penny stocks. Which one is right for your client?

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Introduction There is a huge diversity in charities. To assist your clients in fulfilling their desires to “give back”, think of the charity sector as you would the stock market.... Read more continue reading

Easy business in the low-hanging fruit

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Everyone wants easy business yet we so often make it harder than it has to be.  Get the low-hanging fruit first. Twice as easy to get, and just as sweet.... Read more continue reading

Martin Currie crowned Australia’s best ESG Fund at the 2022 Hedge Funds Rock + Australian Alternative Investment Awards

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Martin Currie Australia, the active equity specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (Franklin Templeton), has been awarded Australia’s ‘Best Specialist ESG Fund’ for the Martin Currie Sustainable Equity... Read more continue reading

Fund of the Year Award nominees announced

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Lonsec is pleased to announce the nominations for this year’s Lonsec and SuperRatings Fund of the Year Awards. Now in its 20th year, the awards recognise the best providers across... Read more continue reading