Trump and The Real Trade War

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There has been much concern lately about the new US administration’s trade policy. Taking a step back and looking at global trade numbers, we can draw a number of conclusions... Read more continue reading

knowIT Group rebrands Strategy Steps’ Desk Caddie as wealthdigital

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knowIT Group has rebranded Strategy Steps’ Desk Caddie as wealthdigital and enhanced and refreshed the website in order to deliver better work solutions for advisers. “The new features will help... Read more continue reading

Dry powder hits new record high as private equity continues to outperform, but competition for assets will require added skill to source deals and create value

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According to Bain & Company’s eighth annual private equity report, firms have to get smarter about how to differentiate themselves in a challenging fund-raising environment. Global markets experienced a roller-coaster... Read more continue reading

Globalisation, trade, and the future of work

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Vanguard’s Global Chief Economist, Joseph Davis Ph.D., spoke to Australian financial advisers this week, explaining the forces driving change in the global economy and highlighting the future trends that will... Read more continue reading

Ignition Wealth survey offers advisers a chance to win sold out Adele tickets

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Ignition Wealth Head of Sales and Marketing, Richard Liverpool initiated a series of Ignition Wealth Surveys in 2016, seeking to delve deeper into the financial technology needs of Australian financial... Read more continue reading

Omniwealth Advisory Services launched to assist clients work smarter with their banks with proposed July 2017 rule changes

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The Carnell Inquiry into small business loans recommends changes to how banks deal with small business customers. “In the event that the changes are adopted, banks will have to communicate... Read more continue reading

HUB24 awarded Best Industry Platform for Managed Accounts

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HUB24 (ASX: HUB) has been awarded Best Industry Platform for Managed Accounts Functionality in the 2016 Investment Trends Platform Competitive Analysis & Benchmarking Report. The investment platform also received the... Read more continue reading

New Silkroutes Group forms joint-venture company for Real Estate Asset Management

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New Silkroutes Group Limited (“NSG” or the “Group”) has announced its foray into real estate investment with the launch of a joint-venture company that will focus on residential and commercial... Read more continue reading

John Moore set to open Omega Australian Equity Income Fund

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Omega Global Investors (Omega) has revealed details of a new equity income investment strategy, to be managed by recent senior hire to the firm, seasoned portfolio manager John Moore. John... Read more continue reading

Eaton Vance expands presence in Japan

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Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV), a leading global asset manager, has announced the expansion of its business activities in Japan. On February 1, 2017, Eaton Vance Asia Pacific, Ltd. (Eaton... Read more continue reading