Insignia Financial appoints Chief Technology Officer

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Following the announcement of a new operating model and executive team last year, Insignia Financial has confirmed the appointment of Damien O’Donnell as Chief Technology Officer. Commenting on the appointment,... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 24 January, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Global and Australian shares saw a relief rally over the last week as President Trump provided no negative surprises and there was a lack of... Read more continue reading

Depreciation of the Australian dollar a key factor to watch this earnings season

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The Australia dollar is a key factor that markets have yet to price in and will need to be closely watched this earnings season, according to co-portfolio manager of the... Read more continue reading

Ninety One appoints Justin Jewell

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Ninety One, a global investment manager with £130.2 billion AUM (as at 31.12.24), has announced the appointment of Justin Jewell as Portfolio Manager to its DM Specialist Credit team. Justin... Read more continue reading

CSLR – Poor design and implementation by Government

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The FAAA has been outspoken in our criticism of the CSLR. In our submission to the Senate Economics Committee inquiry into Wealth Management Companies we have highlighted serious concerned about... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association refutes ‘heaps of consultation’ claim on Division 296

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The SMSF Association refutes claims made this morning by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers that the Government’s proposed new tax on superannuation balances exceeding $3m followed extensive industry consultation, and that... Read more continue reading

IPO activity hits 20-year low, but funds raised surge in 2024

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Australia’s IPO market in 2024 saw its lowest activity in two decades with only 29 listings, according to HLB Mann Judd’s latest 2024 IPO Watch Australia Report, marking a 9... Read more continue reading

2025 Regulation and compliance schedule – what advisers must know

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The evolution of the regulatory framework for financial advice will continue at pace in 2025, giving advisers and licensees little respite from changes which can impact them, their businesses, and... Read more continue reading

Tyndall AM deepens Small Caps team

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Tyndall Asset Management (Tyndall AM), one of Australia’s largest and most experienced Australian equity investment teams, is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Phillips who has joined as co-Portfolio... Read more continue reading

Bell Financial Group to grow online share trading accounts following agreement with Macquarie Bank

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Olivia McArdle Bell Financial Group Ltd (ASX:BFG) has announced that it has reached an agreement with Macquarie Bank which will see approximately 75,000 accounts transfer from Macquarie Online Trading to... Read more continue reading