Strategic merger: Evalesco and Principal Edge Financial Services combine forces to enhance growth

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NSW-based financial planning businesses Evalesco Financial Services (Evalesco) and Principal Edge Financial Services (Principal Edge) are pleased to announce a strategic merger, leveraging their combined expertise to offer unparalleled financial... Read more continue reading

Lonsec upgrades DNR Capital Australian Emerging Companies Fund to ‘Highly Recommended’

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Leading research house, Lonsec Research, has upgraded the DNR Capital Australian Emerging Companies Fund to ‘Highly Recommended’ indicating Lonsec has very strong conviction the product can meet its investment objectives.... Read more continue reading

LGT Crestone to acquire Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA)’s personal advice business, Commonwealth Private Advice

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LGT Crestone, one of Australia’s largest independently owned wealth management businesses, has signed an agreement to acquire CBA’s personal advice business, Commonwealth Private Advice. The transaction reflects LGT Crestone’s commitment... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International appoints new director, institutional business

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Fidelity International has appointed Maxine Kraut White to the newly created role of director, institutional business. She will be based in Brisbane and will report to Tim Connolly, head of... Read more continue reading

Any US tariff increases won’t delay RBA easing

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Trump, tariffs and the RBA There has been some commentary that a Trump 2.0 could delay any RBA easing because of its potential inflationary impact. I struggle with the notion... Read more continue reading

PM Capital expands strategic sales capabilities with appointment of Ben Warnes

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PM Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Warnes as Investment Sales Director. With a strong track record as a Senior Strategic Account Manager at Fidante, Warnes brings... Read more continue reading

Prudential appoints Jacques Chappuis as president and chief executive officer of PGIM

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Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), the US-headquartered global financial services leader, announced the appointment of Jacques Chappuis as president and chief executive officer of PGIM, its US$1.4 trillion global investment management... Read more continue reading

Imperium Markets announces independent advisory board

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Imperium Markets Pty Limited has established an Independent Advisory Board that consists of Imperium Chairman Rod Lewis, former Westpac Group Treasurer Curt Zuber, and former MBIA UK Chairman and CEO... Read more continue reading

The US election, the US budget deficit, inflation, bond yields, the USD, the Fed, equities, gold and crypto – so much to think about!

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Beware the knee-jerk?? Bond yields have spiked higher on the prospect of a Trump victory in the US Presidential election and the US dollar (USD) has surged. Despite higher bond... Read more continue reading

ASIC seeks feedback on proposed guidance on sustainability reporting regime

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ASIC has released a draft regulatory guide on the sustainability reporting regime for consultation with stakeholders. From 1 January 2025, many large Australian businesses and financial institutions will need to... Read more continue reading