National Financial Advice Group responds to Sedgwick Recommendation

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“Thanks to reports like Mr Sedgwick’s more Australians will come to realise the banks are more like drug companies providing product and not like hospitals or doctors providing services.” Says... Read more continue reading

BetaShares opens Melbourne office, hits $4 billion in AUM

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BetaShares, a leading Australian ETF manager, has announced the establishment of its Melbourne office, as the business continues its growth trajectory having recently surpassed $4 billion in assets under management (AUM).... Read more continue reading

Professional fund buyers: with high volatility and low yields, active management set to dominate

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In the current investment environment marked by higher volatility and low yields, the vast majority of professional fund buyers, including discretionary portfolio managers and funds of funds, favour active management... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints Linda Vogel as General Counsel, Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the appointment of Linda Vogel to the role of General Counsel, Professionalism. AFA CEO Philip Kewin said Ms Vogel will work with the... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees appoints Senior Manager, Structured Finance – Corporate Trusts to Sydney office

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Equity Trustees has appointed James Connell to the role of Senior Manager, Structured Finance – Corporate Trusts in the Sydney office of the Corporate Trustee Services (CTS) team. He begins... Read more continue reading

AMG reports financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2017

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Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. yesterday reported its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the first quarter of 2017, diluted earnings per share were $2.13, compared... Read more continue reading

Markets have a touch of the ‘Castrols’: Defensives ain’t defensive!

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DNR Capital likes Macquarie, James Hardie, Seek and others with pricing power as defensives lose their shine Investment markets are at a turning point according to DNR Capital Chief Investment... Read more continue reading

BetaShares launches Australian Small Companies Select Fund

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BetaShares has announced the launch of the Australian Small Companies Select Fund (managed fund) (ASX: SMLL), a competitively priced fund that seeks to provide investors with capital growth and income... Read more continue reading

Keep in mind the overall investment strategy even in volatile times

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Regardless of underlying market movements, it is important for investors to keep focused on their overall investment strategy, and ensure their managed funds remain true to label, says Dr Manny... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason Martin Currie’s Equity Income Strategy added to HUB24

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Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest funds management groups, last week announced that the Legg Mason Martin Currie Equity Income Strategy has been added to the HUB24 platform via a... Read more continue reading