Weekly economic and market update – week ending 15 November, 2024

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets were messy over the last week, not helped by the ongoing rise in bond yields and a wind back in Fed rate... Read more continue reading

AFCA speaker to share code compliance insights at ANZIIF’s 2024 General Insurance Breakfast

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is delighted to host Dr Jared Orth, AFCA’s Senior Manager Code Compliance, as a keynote speaker at the 2024... Read more continue reading

Inflation pushes retirement preparedness to 10-year low as retiree concerns mount

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Retirement preparedness among Australians has reached its lowest point in 10 years, according to the Brighter Super & Investment Trends 2024 Retirement Income Report[1]. The report, is a comprehensive snapshot... Read more continue reading

ASIC announces new enforcement priorities with a focus on cost of living pressures

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ASIC has announced its enforcement priorities for 2025, capturing the key areas where it will direct resources and expertise in the coming year. ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said, ‘Our... Read more continue reading

Federated Hermes Private Credit launches third European Direct Lending Fund

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Federated Hermes, a global leader in active investment management, has announced the successful foundation close of its European Direct Lending III Fund (EDL III), the third vintage fund of its... Read more continue reading

Fortitude Investment Partners expands leadership team

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Fortitude Investment Partners, one of Australia’s leading private equity managers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Brookman as Chief Commercial Officer in a newly created role that focuses... Read more continue reading

Hamilton Lane Bolsters its Direct Equity Investment Team with strategic hires across North America and Europe

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Leading private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) today announced the expansion of its Direct Equity Investment Team, with the appointment of five new senior team members based... Read more continue reading

Bell Financial Group makes non-binding proposal to acquire SelfWealth

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Bell Financial Group Ltd (BFG), a diversified financial services business, has made a non-binding proposal to the board of SelfWealth Ltd (ASX: SWF) to acquire 100% of SelfWealth for $0.22... Read more continue reading

North expands operations, product leadership and strategy with new hires

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AMP has bolstered North’s client servicing, investment operations and managed portfolios expertise, continuing to develop North to be the market-leading wrap platform for super and retirement savings. Sharyn Baker has... Read more continue reading

Capital Outcomes appointed by philanthropist and well known investment industry veteran Chris Cuffe as PR partner for pro bono services

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Capital Outcomes, one of Australia’s leading financial services PR and communications firms, is pleased to announce its appointment as a pro bono PR partner to work with Chris Cuffe’s Third... Read more continue reading