Nikko AM Australia appoints Naomi Finnigan as Head of Private Wealth

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Naomi Finnigan is joining Nikko Asset Management Australia as Head of Private Wealth, as the firm continues to build its reputation as a customised investment solutions provider for the private... Read more continue reading

As stimulus curtails, fundamentals will re-emerge as key drivers of portfolio returns

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With US monetary policy turning, fundamentals such as productivity and earnings growth are poised to regain prominence as drivers of investment return – with some key indicators “flashing red,” according... Read more continue reading

Neuberger Berman expands team in Australia

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Investment manager Neuberger Berman Australia has appointed Angela Verco to a newly-created position of relationship manager, with responsibility for leading the firm’s local client relationships. Ms Verco has 17 years’... Read more continue reading

Leading Sydney financial adviser joins Fitzpatricks Private Wealth

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The former NSW-based Director, Financial Planning with chartered accountants Hall Chadwick has joined Fitzpatricks Private Wealth in the latest round of senior professionals drawn to the Fitzpatricks client centric advice... Read more continue reading

PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund announces the results of PGF Options Exercise

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PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited (the “Company”) has made an announcement to the ASX regarding the results of Option Exercise as part of the initial public offering (“IPO”) launched... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management Australia meets Australian investor demand with offer of Global Share Fund

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Australian investors’ increasing appetite for international equities has led Nikko Asset Management Australia to offer the Nikko AM Global Share Fund, the company announced today. According to Rainmaker Information, Australians’... Read more continue reading

Life Insurance Framework Session at 2015 AFA National Roadshow

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) will hold a half-hour adviser open forum on the recently announced Life Insurance Framework (LIF) at each of its annual national roadshow events later... Read more continue reading

Housing boom; Confidence slides; China rebound

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Consumer confidence; New car sales; Dwelling starts; Chinese economic data; Consumer sentiment: The Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer confidence fell by 3.3 per cent in July to 92.2. The confidence... Read more continue reading

Key findings of the Investment Trends 2015 Planner Technology Report

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Tablets devices are set to become a key part of the advice process in the future Advisers seek and are willing to bear the cost of improved integration in their... Read more continue reading

Zenith 2015 Australian Fixed Interest Review finds good returns but varied across a range of investment styles

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Zenith has just released the 2015 Australian Fixed Interest (AFI) Review and in the report as measured by Bloomberg AusBond Composite (0+ Yr.) Index delivered a year of strong returns,... Read more continue reading