FIIG Securities selects Equity Trustees for new Monthly Income Fund

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FIIG Securities, one of Australia’s largest independent fixed income providers, has appointed Equity Trustees to be the responsible entity of its new fund, the FIIG Monthly Income Fund. Andrew Godfrey... Read more continue reading

HLB Mann Judd welcomes two new office locations in Queensland and NSW

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The HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association has expanded with the addition of two new offices, strengthening its audit and corporate advisory practice in Lismore in New South Wales and Robina... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases FY 2023–24 financial reporting and audit report and launches auditor independence surveillance

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ASIC has released findings from its financial reporting and audit surveillance for the 12 months to 30 June 2024, and announced a proactive surveillance focused on auditors’ compliance with independence... Read more continue reading

Why value matters in investing – and what are valuations telling us now?

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Key points Starting point valuations – like yields and price to earnings ratios – are key drivers of medium-term investment returns. Valuation starting points for term deposits and bonds have... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association appoints three new Board directors

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members, Meg Heffron, Brett Griffiths and Lachlan Sue, collectively bringing to the board over 50 years of  SMSF... Read more continue reading

Jones and Howarth confirmed for FAAA Congress

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The FAAA Congress will feature both the Hon Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer, minister for financial services, and the Hon Luke Howarth MP, shadow assistant treasurer and shadow minister for financial services,... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International highlights bright spots in Asia: Investment opportunities in shifting market dynamics

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A new rate cutting cycle – after the most aggressive rate hiking cycle from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) in over 30 years – and fresh stimulus from policymakers in... Read more continue reading

Ninety One extends its offering to wholesale investors in Australia

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Ninety One, the $170.9 billion (AU$ 246.3bn as at 30.09.24) active global asset manager, is expanding its Australian presence with the launch of the Global Franchise Fund to a wholesale... Read more continue reading

ASIC warns governance gap could emerge in first report on AI adoption by licensees

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ASIC is urging financial services and credit licensees to ensure their governance practices keep pace with their accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The call comes as ASIC’s first state... Read more continue reading

AFCA calls for stronger industry response after complaints by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples rise record 25%

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The number of complaints lodged by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples to Australia’s financial dispute resolution scheme surged by 25 per cent over the past financial year, signalling... Read more continue reading