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

New LIC offer: award-winning manager with first of its kind redemption ‘safety net’

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PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) and its subsidiary, PM Capital GO 2025 Limited (GO 2025) have jointly issued a Prospectus for the Offer of a next-generation Listed Investment... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton announces key appointments to Australian Distribution Team

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Franklin Templeton Investments Australia has announced two key appointments to its distribution team in Sydney, adding depth to the firm’s ability to meet the needs of investors across Australia and... Read more continue reading

Hartleys transfers to Praemium’s investment platform

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Praemium is pleased to announce that national financial services firm Hartleys has signed an agreement to use the Praemium reporting and administration platform to manage its client portfolios. This preeminent... Read more continue reading