Demand for accounting and planning practices is still high…but new trends emerging says Tynan

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Connect Financial Service Brokers (Connect) CEO Paul Tynan has observed that nationally here are still more buyers than sellers for accounting and financial planning businesses – a trend that has... Read more continue reading

Federation Alliance adds superannuation to its platform lineup

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Federation Alliance has announced the launch of Federation Super, joining Federation Managed Accounts on the company’s platform offering. Federation Alliance brings together the long-standing experience of the Federation Alliance key... Read more continue reading

Australian banks back in favour at PM CAPITAL

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PM CAPITAL’s Australian equities portfolio manager believes the market is under-estimating the forward strength of the Australian banks and is a buyer/holder at current levels. “Whilst we were avoiding buying... Read more continue reading

Neuberger Berman expands institutional relationship team

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Neuberger Berman Australia has appointed Maxine Kraut as vice president – institutional business. Based in Melbourne, Ms Kraut will join the Neuberger Berman team working with Australian institutional clients.Ms Kraut... Read more continue reading

MetLife Australia bolsters innovation and sales teams with new hires

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MetLife Insurance, the Australian arm of one of the world’s largest insurers, has strengthened its innovation and sales teams with two new senior hires. Brenton Charnley has been appointed as... Read more continue reading

First State Super wins StatePlus bid

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In a landmark event, First State Super has successfully reached a binding settlement with State Super to acquire StatePlus. When the transaction completes in June 2016, First State Super will... Read more continue reading

Triple a super partners with Ignition Wealth to provide online advice for SMSFs

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Leading SMSF administrator Triple A Super will provide SMSF administration services through automated advice provider Ignition Wealth. “The rapid adoption of technology in financial services is driving the trend towards... Read more continue reading

Low cash rate drives high demand for alternative investable asset class

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Specialist fixed income asset manager, Global Credit Investments (GCI) says Australian retail investor portfolios weighted heavily towards cash and domestic equities have foregone significant, stable income benefits of alternative, prime-grade... Read more continue reading

AXA IM Global Equity SmartBeta ESG Fund achieves RIAA Certification

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has announced it has received responsible investment certification by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for its fully integrated ESG (environmental, social and governance) SmartBeta equity... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints Head of Digital

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Fabris to the newly created role of Head of Digital within its Life and Investments business. In... Read more continue reading