ASIC Consultation paper missing Best Interest Test says FPA

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) says the Scalable Advice Consultation Paper released today by ASIC is a good start to the process of providing guidance for financial planners and the... Read more continue reading

S&P fund upgrades in Australian Equities concentrated sector

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S&P launches non-tailored Model Portfolio and APL Service

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today unveiled its S&P Portfolio Services (SPPS) solution, developed specifically by its Wealth Management Services (WMS) team for Australia’s retail intermediaries. “SPPS has been developed... Read more continue reading

Inflation surprise: rates now in focus

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The main measure of inflation in Australia – the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.9 per cent in the June quarter, above economist expectations focussed on an increase of... Read more continue reading

S&P releases International Property – Listed Sector Review

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services released its ratings on 21 funds in the International Property – Listed sector review. Most ratings have remained stable, with 15 affirmations, but we also... Read more continue reading

Innovative Third Link Growth Fund celebrates three year milestone

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The Third Link Growth Fund has celebrated its third anniversary with a triple win: a successful three-year performance track record, $1 million donated to support the non-profit organisation Social Ventures... Read more continue reading

New roles at Lonsec

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Lonsec is pleased to advise of the promotion of two key employees from the Lonsec business. With immediate effect, Amanda Gillespie has accepted the role of General Manager, Research. In... Read more continue reading

S&P cautious on listed infrastructure

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Standard & Poor’s Fund Services today released its ratings on its Listed Infrastructure sector, affirming ratings on nine funds, upgrading one, assigning two new ratings, and withdrawing its rating on... Read more continue reading

Defensive strategies protect Implemented Portfolios’ investment returns

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Implemented Portfolios has continued its defensive approach across its Individually Managed Accounts (IMAs) in the last quarter with a focus on protecting client capital and generating returns in the face... Read more continue reading

For investment success, rethink the fixed income fundamentals

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The major shifts that have characterised the investment environment since the GFC have affected fixed income every bit as much as equities, requiring investors to rethink the conventions if they... Read more continue reading