Lifespan Financial Planning hires respected practice manager

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Lifespan Financial Planning, one of Australia’s largest privately-owned financial advice networks, has appointed experienced practice management professional, Michael Gershkov, as its National Practice Manager. Mr Gershkov, who will be based... Read more continue reading

MetLife makes key leadership appointments to drive growth

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MetLife Australia has announced two leadership appointments designed to drive business growth and strengthen key capabilities in the business to deliver on the vision of being the fastest, easiest and... Read more continue reading

Credi opens $1 million equity crowdfund on Equitise

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The Credi loan management platform today gives everyday Australians the opportunity to buy shares in the company through leading equity crowdfunding platform Equitise. Credi formalises loans between friends and family... Read more continue reading

Westpac announces new Business division Chief Executive

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Westpac Group has announced the appointment of Guilherme (Guil) Lima as Chief Executive of its Business division. Mr Lima joins Westpac Group from HSBC in Hong Kong where he has... Read more continue reading

BDM appointment set to boost sales capability for Nikko AM

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Nikko Asset Management Australia (Nikko AM) has appointed Damien Casey  to the role of Business Development Manager, a position which will focus specifically on the wholesale market in New South... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rates decline marginally in May

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Data released by SQM Research today has revealed the national residential rental vacancy rate declined marginally in May 2019 to 2.2%, a decrease from 2.3% in April.  The total number... Read more continue reading

Cash plus strategies more relevant as interest rates fall

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Cash plus strategies which can outperform traditional cash investments such as Term Deposits are often misunderstood yet deserve more attention in today’s falling interest rate environment, according to boutique fund... Read more continue reading

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