AREITs benefit from volatile equity markets but investors should understand risks

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The volatility in equity markets has led to investors seeking more defensive investment options with Australian real estate investment trusts (AREITs) regarded as a useful alternative, says SG Hiscock &... Read more continue reading

Fiducian Group to acquire MyState’s financial planning business

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MyState Limited (ASX: MYS) announced yesterday that it has entered into a sale agreement with Fiducian Group Limited (ASX: FID) for the acquisition of MyState’s retail financial planning business in... Read more continue reading

Short and Sharp: Everything is not okay

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Another tweet, another big market move. Last Friday, as many investors were making their peace with reallocations towards expensive safe havens, defensives, and higher quality assets, President Trump turned things... Read more continue reading

Lonsec supports managed account growth with key business development hire

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Lonsec is pleased to announce that Tony Nejasmic will be joining the team as Head of Wealth Management Sales. Due to the rapid expansion of our managed accounts business, coupled... Read more continue reading

Count Plus makes transformational acquisition of Count Financial

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CountPlus Limited (ASX: CUP), together with a special purpose subsidiary of a discretionary trust established by CUP for the benefit of Count Member Firms (CMFT), will acquire the Count Financial... Read more continue reading

State Street Global Advisors now offering ETF Model Portfolios through Praemium

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State Street Global Advisors, the asset management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), has announced it has partnered with leading Managed Accounts platform Praemium to offer a suite of... Read more continue reading

Peak Re develops a new cancer multi-protection solution for Vietnam – Part of the Company’s strategy to narrow underinsurance gap in emerging Asia

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Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”), a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, has developed a unique multiple cancer benefits reinsurance solutions for Vietnam. It is part of the Company’s strategy to... Read more continue reading

Five new appointments at Frontier Advisors

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Frontier Advisors has announced the appointment of five new hires in their consulting team, in the same month as three other recently appointed staff join the expanding firm. The new... Read more continue reading

AMP recognises outstanding financial advice and advisers

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Outstanding financial advisers and advice practices in AMP’s network have been recognised in the AMP Adviser Awards. Advisers were awarded for outstanding examples of financial advice and their contribution to... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen Standard Investments announces senior hire for investment team

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Leading global asset manager, Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI), has appointed experienced investment specialist, Nick Schoenmaker, to provide expert investment support  for its equity and multi-asset capabilities in Australia. Mr Schoenmaker... Read more continue reading