The sky hasn’t fallen just yet

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Trade War Escalates, but the sky hasn’t fallen just yet as optimism crept back into the market on reports of fresh bilateral trade negotiations between China and the US, coupled... Read more continue reading

Ignition Wealth announces Helen Thom as Head of Sales

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The Ignition Wealth Leadership Team yesterday announced the appointment of Helen Thom as Head of Sales, effective immediately. Helen boasts an exceptional pedigree, having served at Midwinter, Decimal, AMP and... Read more continue reading

Platform provider responds to adviser demand for liquid alternatives

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Global quantitative asset manager CFM (Capital Fund Management LLP) has announced the addition of the CFM Institutional Systematic Diversified Trust (“CFM ISDiversified Trust”), one of its alternative beta fund range,... Read more continue reading

Investor demand for downside protection drives surge in Australian shares long/short strategies

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A prolonged bull run in equity markets and increased concerns about a possible market correction have underpinned a sharp rise in the use of long/short strategies in investor portfolios, according... Read more continue reading

MaxCap Group appoints new Distribution Director

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Australian pure play commercial real estate (CRE) debt and investment manager, yesterday announced the appointment of Mr Chris van Beek to the position of Distribution Director. Mr van Beek will... Read more continue reading

Tightening credit environment influences stock preferences across DNR Capital’s Australian equity funds

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Leading Australian equity investment manager, DNR Capital, has factored in a possible reduction in credit growth in determining the current positioning of its Australian equity funds including being underweight bond... Read more continue reading

BetaShares hires industry specialist to lead Institutional investor expansion

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BetaShares, a leading Australian ETF provider, has announced the appointment of Dan Annan to the newly-created role of Director – Institutional Business. Mr Annan will be responsible for leading BetaShares’... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason hires new Institutional Sales Director

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Legg Mason has announced the appointment of Christina Manonian as Institutional Sales Director. Based in Melbourne, Ms Manonian will report to business head Andy Sowerby. The appointment is effective 30... Read more continue reading

Challenges ahead for broker industry but consumer confidence points to career and business opportunities

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Although the finance and mortgage broker sector has undergone many structural changes in past years (with more to come), it has also been the beneficiary of consumer disenchantment with the... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank boosting broker and adviser support

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AMP Bank has turned 20 years old and in this milestone year is investing in the support given to brokers and advisers. AMP Bank Director Distribution Adrienne Smith said the... Read more continue reading