Global Sustainable Investment Alliance issues second assessment of the sustainable investment landscape

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Global sustainable investing assets grew 61% from 2012 to 2014 to reach $21.4 trillion The global sustainable investment market has grown substantially in both absolute and relative terms, according to... Read more continue reading

Magellan pioneers new class of exchange traded managed funds

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Magellan Financial Group Limited (‘Magellan’), the international investment management company, announced yesterday that it is launching an ASX-quoted version of its successful unlisted Magellan Global Fund, which has returned over 18%... Read more continue reading

Another 21 great investment quotes

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Introduction Investing can be profitable as well as fun, but it can also be unnerving and unprofitable if you don’t understand markets and don’t have the right mindset. The basics... Read more continue reading

McDonalds Australia CEO announced as guest speaker for AFA/PFL Life Company of the Year Awards

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Plan for Life (PFL) will host a black tie dinner at The Westin, Sydney on 11 March to announce the winners of the... Read more continue reading

ASIC takes action on deficient advice on complex structured investment products

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ASIC concerns about financial advice relating to complex products has led to 10 licensees undertaking corrective action. ASIC released a report in December 2013 which looked at advice provided by... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance Limited releases strong half year results

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Centrepoint Alliance Limited yesterday announced its half-yearly results to the ASX, reporting a statutory NPAT for the Group of $2.9m, up 126% on the prior corresponding period. The Chairman, Rick Nelson... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical Investments not so niche

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Increasing client numbers and funds under management Financial results were (all comparisons are to half-year ended 31 December 2013): Revenues of $9.9 million (up 1%) Net profit after tax (NPAT)... Read more continue reading

Central Bank Watch – February 2014

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Principal Global Investors has released its monthly Central Bank Watch, providing an overview of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) policy and expectations for the future. The report acknowledges that... Read more continue reading

Capex Preview – First estimate of 2015-16 spending is key

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Capex Preview – QIV 2014 The RBA’s latest downgrade to growth forecasts were based on a more negative outlook for non‑mining capex.  In this context, the first estimate of 2015‑16... Read more continue reading

HUB24 Platform recognised in latest awards

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HUB24 has ranked in the top three platforms in the market for overall functionality in the 2014 Investment Trends Platform Benchmarking report. [1]  As evidence of its ability to innovate and... Read more continue reading