Strategic companies outperform cyclical trends, drawing private equity interest

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As higher for longer inflation and interest rates continue to challenge the broader economy, companies less tied to cyclical market trends will be able to attract capital from private equity.... Read more continue reading

Third Link Growth Fund racks up nearly $22 million for charity

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Third Link Growth Fund founded by philanthropist and investment industry veteran Chris Cuffe AO has this quarter exceeded $21.9 million in total management and performance fees collected for charitable organisations.... Read more continue reading

CFA Institute debuts Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code for the Investment Profession in Asia Pacific with Australia launch

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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, and CFA Society Australia, today launched the Australia edition of its voluntary Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code for the Investment Profession (DEI Code). The voluntary... Read more continue reading

FAAA secures inquiry into Dixon Advisory  

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has secured an inquiry into the collapse of Dixon Advisory, which has left the wider financial planning profession to cover as much as $135... Read more continue reading

Vacancy rates hold steady at 1.3%

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In August 2024, Sydney’s rental vacancy rate slightly dropped to 1.6%, now there are 11,893 rental dwellings vacant. Melbourne’s vacancy rate slightly increased by 0.1% and now shows the same... Read more continue reading

Zenith expands national managed account footprint

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Zenith Investment Partners continues its managed account portfolio growth trajectory with the launch of several new managed account portfolios this quarter, including a suite tailored for recently onboarded advice clients,... Read more continue reading

MLC Super to significantly reduce fees for the majority of members

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MLC Super Fund has announced a significant reduction in the administration fees for the majority of members in its flagship superannuation and pension products, MLC MasterKey and Plum. From 1... Read more continue reading

2024 Presidential election: Harris vs Trump policy comparison

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The 2024 presidential election features candidates with significant policy differences in many areas. We have developed a comprehensive policy comparison table outlining critical priorities for Vice President Kamala Harris and... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF support ICNZ’s call for faster climate action

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) support the Insurance Council of New Zealand Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa (ICNZ)’s urge for increased action to address... Read more continue reading

Mind the gap: Super funds key pillar of support in both retirement expectations and reality

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Two years on from the Retirement Income Covenant coming into force, research from leading financial insights firm Investment Trends highlights the stark disconnect between the income sources pre-retirees expect to... Read more continue reading