Housing affordability improves -Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report

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The June quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report has found that affordability across Australia has improved slightly for four consecutive quarters. Median weekly family income is now... Read more continue reading

Lonsec upgrades Bennelong’s ex-20 fund rating to ‘Recommended’

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The Bennelong ex-20 Australian Equities Fund (the Fund) has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Lonsec, an upgrade from the Fund’s previous ‘Investment Grade’ rating. The Fund is managed by... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital expands global fixed income team

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AMP Capital has expanded its global fixed income capability with the appointment of Portfolio Managers David Strouse and Patrick Wang to the credit markets team, based in Chicago. The hires... Read more continue reading

Keeping pace with change – executive search company OHRC rebrands and expands

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Industry specialist executive search firm OHRC Executive Search have rebranded and are now known as Chamberlain Executive Resourcing. The rebrand coincides with their expansion into Queensland and the opening of... Read more continue reading

Principal Global Investors approved for $150 Million QFII quota

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Principal Global Investors, LLC, a leading global asset manager and a member of the Principal Financial Group® (NYSE:PFG), announces it has been approved for a $150 million quota as a... Read more continue reading

Federated Investors Inc hires Chief Executive Officer for new Asia Pacific subsidiary

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Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE: FII), one of the largest investment managers in the United States, today announced the hiring of Craig Bingham to lead the firm’s new Asia Pacific subsidiary.... Read more continue reading

First combined offer from the new AMP: AMP Group Insurance

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AMP has announced the launch of AMP Group Insurance, the first combined offer from the new AMP. AMP’s Director Group Wealth Protection Rob Bergin said AMP Group Insurance builds on... Read more continue reading

RaboDirect wins Savings Institute of the Year

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Continuing on its success this year, online savings bank RaboDirect was named Savings Institute of the Year in Smart Investor’s Blue Ribbon awards, adding to its growing list of industry... Read more continue reading

Wealthtrac lowers fee cap and introduces more flexible structure

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Independent superannuation and investment platform provider Wealthtrac, has launched a renewed offering for advisers; lowering fees, introducing a market-first cap of $350k and allowing advisers greater control in setting their... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical seeks sustainable yield from Australian shares

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Australian Ethical likes Utilities such as Envestra and Duet for their stable cash flows and is increasing holdings in REITS such as Stockland and  Mirvac. It believes high yield of banks are... Read more continue reading