FAAA secures inquiry into Dixon Advisory  

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has secured an inquiry into the collapse of Dixon Advisory, which has left the wider financial planning profession to cover as much as $135... Read more continue reading

Vacancy rates hold steady at 1.3%

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In August 2024, Sydney’s rental vacancy rate slightly dropped to 1.6%, now there are 11,893 rental dwellings vacant. Melbourne’s vacancy rate slightly increased by 0.1% and now shows the same... Read more continue reading

Zenith expands national managed account footprint

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Zenith Investment Partners continues its managed account portfolio growth trajectory with the launch of several new managed account portfolios this quarter, including a suite tailored for recently onboarded advice clients,... Read more continue reading

MLC Super to significantly reduce fees for the majority of members

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MLC Super Fund has announced a significant reduction in the administration fees for the majority of members in its flagship superannuation and pension products, MLC MasterKey and Plum. From 1... Read more continue reading

2024 Presidential election: Harris vs Trump policy comparison

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The 2024 presidential election features candidates with significant policy differences in many areas. We have developed a comprehensive policy comparison table outlining critical priorities for Vice President Kamala Harris and... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF support ICNZ’s call for faster climate action

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) support the Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ)’s urge for increased action to address... Read more continue reading

Mind the gap: Super funds key pillar of support in both retirement expectations and reality

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Two years on from the Retirement Income Covenant coming into force, research from leading financial insights firm Investment Trends highlights the stark disconnect between the income sources pre-retirees expect to... Read more continue reading

Emerald anniversary for the Bentham Syndicated Loan Fund – showcasing 20 years of delivering consistent income

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Bentham Asset Management, one of Australia’s leading specialist global fixed interest and credit investment manager, is pleased to announce that the Bentham Syndicated Loan Fund (“the Fund”) has marked its 20 years... Read more continue reading

Arrowpoint launches 2nd private debt fund, targets returns of >10% p.a. Targets retiree savers, Smorgon family offices and Koseff invest

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Fund manager Arrowpoint Capital says demand for capital from businesses is outstripping supply, with official data showing business credit is growing more rapidly than other forms of credit, including home... Read more continue reading

AFCA welcomes Government’s scams prevention framework and single scheme for disputes

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AFCA welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of its intention to establish a Scams Prevention Framework to prevent, detect, and disrupt scams and to enable consumers to seek redress through a... Read more continue reading