HUB24 appoints Chief Operations Officer

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Wealth management platform provider, HUB24 (ASX: HUB) has announced the appointment of Craig Lawrenson as Chief Operations Officer. Starting mid-August, the newly created role reflects the ongoing evolution of the business.... Read more continue reading

Man Group names Steven Desmyter Head of Responsible Investment

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Man Group yesterday announced the appointment of Steven Desmyter as Head of Responsible Investment and Chair of Man Group’s Responsible Investment Committee. This position recognises his instrumental role in developing and... Read more continue reading

Bringing together the greatest minds in retirement

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Lonsec Research is excited to announce the inclusion of Challenger as a new member of the Lonsec Retire Industry Panel, joining existing members AB, BT, Invesco Australia, Investors Mutual Limited,... Read more continue reading

Vacancy rates fall in May in most cities

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the number of national residential vacancies was 73,229 rental homes, giving a national vacancy rate of 2.2%, down from 2.4% in... Read more continue reading

Global Inflation not a cause for concern, says Western Asset

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Western Asset, a Legg Mason fixed income specialist affiliate, has issued a ‘positive’ edict on the global inflation outlook. In a research paper titled What Goes Up, Can Go Down—How... Read more continue reading

Smart estate planning must include alternatives to the Will

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Using an Investment Bond, financial advisers can put in place arrangements that are not only separate from their client’s Will, but can facilitate the Bond’s proceeds passing to intended beneficiaries... Read more continue reading

AFA’s Nick Hakes appointed Vice Chair APFinSA International Certifications & Standards Board

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) CEO, Phil Kewin yesterday welcomed the appointment of AFA General Manager, Member Services, Partnerships and Campus, Nick Hakes, as Vice Chairman of the Asia Pacific... Read more continue reading

TH Real Estate further expands Australian team with key appointment

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Global real estate investment manager TH Real Estate has further expanded its Australian team with the appointment of Chris Maher as Transaction Manager, Australia. Chris will be based in Sydney... Read more continue reading

GSFM appoints CEO, Executive Chair

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Grant Samuel Funds Management (GSFM) has appointed chief executive officer, Andrew McKinnon, as executive chair of the GSFM board, replacing outgoing non-executive chair Doug Bartlett. Mr Bartlett will remain on... Read more continue reading

Current market risk overstated – BAEP

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While it is wise to be wary in today’s market environment, there is no need for investors to feel overly anxious about the outlook for investment markets, says Julian Beaumont,... Read more continue reading