GSFM appoints new chair

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GSFM has appointed Robert Johanson AO as the new chair, effective from 1 October 2024. Mr Johanson’s appointment follows the retirement of Andrew McKinnon, founder of GSFM and current executive... Read more continue reading

AZ NGA confirms strategic partnership with Oaktree to accelerate growth and momentum

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AZ Next Generation Advisory (“AZ NGA” or the “Group”), a professional advisory firm, has entered a strategic growth partnership with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management L.P., (“Oaktree”), a leading... Read more continue reading

Tim Pietsch appointed as HESTA’s new general manager of compliance

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HESTA is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Pietsch as the new General Manager Compliance. In this role, Mr Pietsch will be critical in enhancing HESTA’s compliance framework and... Read more continue reading

ASIC’s enforcement priorities – practical adviser implications

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ASIC is fundamentally a consumer protection agency. The various functions it performs, including market oversight, surveillance, enforcement and education, ultimately all roll up to one core purpose – ensuring good... Read more continue reading

Business and home lending accelerate in a sign of robust economy and despite higher interest rates

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Growth in business and housing credit has accelerated from year-ago levels despite higher interest rates, with still favourable funding conditions encouraging businesses and property investors to borrow, according to Tim... Read more continue reading

PineBridge launches flagship lifecycle global equity fund in Australia

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PineBridge Investments (’PineBridge’), a private, global asset manager focused on active, high-conviction investing has launched the PineBridge (AU) Global Focus Equity Fund (‘the Fund’), marking the first time that the firm’s... Read more continue reading

Strong growth in business lending to support private credit returns

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The corporate loan market is strong, with an acceleration in business credit growth highlighting the Australian economy remains relatively robust. Rising demand for funding will support returns on private credit,... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 27 September, 2024

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets rose again over the last week on expectations for a continuation of a “goldilocks” macro outlook on the back of central bank... Read more continue reading

Prime Value Emerging Opportunities Fund Class B announces availability on Netwealth and HUB24

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The Prime Value Emerging Opportunities Fund Class B is now available via the Netwealth and HUB24 platforms. The Prime Value Emerging Opportunities Fund is offered by Australian-owned diversified boutique, Prime... Read more continue reading

RBA: keep calm and carry on

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As expected, the RBA kept the policy rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent when it met earlier in the week. Furthermore, despite a plethora of disingenuous political commentary around monetary... Read more continue reading