DBFO legislation – a plain English framework for adviser implementation

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In recent times, few topics have dominated adviser consciousness – and industry media coverage – as much as the Quality of Advice Review (QAR), one of the most significant consumer... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 29 August, 2024

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets were mixed over the last week. The US S&P 500 fell on the back of weaker tech stocks as Nvidia’s earnings results beat... Read more continue reading

SkyCredit acquires Nimble Australia, boosting its loan book

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SkyCredit Pty Ltd, the parent company of consumer lender Fair Go Finance (FGF), has acquired Nimble Australia Pty Ltd and other wholly owned subsidiaries from Nimble Money Ltd, with the... Read more continue reading

RBA dilemma: Why rate cuts may not help

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Scott Solomon, Co-Portfolio Manager of the T. Rowe Price Dynamic Global Bond Strategy shares his comments on why rate cuts may not help the RBA. A lot can change seemingly... Read more continue reading

It takes an unlikely Melbourne Cup Day trifecta to see a RBA policy rate reduction

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Wednesday’s monthly consumer price index (CPI) indicator report added little to the market’s available information set in terms of their expectation regarding the next (almost certainly downward) adjustment in the... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF support ICA’s ‘The Expert Report Best Practice Standard’

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is proud to support the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA)’s newly introduced ‘Expert Report Best Practice Standard’. The Standard... Read more continue reading

Apostle Funds Management appoints new Portfolio Manager – Credit

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Apostle Funds Management (Apostle) has announced the appointment of John Barrasso to the role of Portfolio Manager – Credit. Mr Barrasso will work in Apostle’s investment team on the credit... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial, certified as Carbon Neutral by Climate Active for the 3rd year running

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Australia’s premier alternative asset manager, La Trobe Financial, proudly announces the re-certification of its carbon neutral status by Climate Active, a renowned certification program endorsed by the Australian government. This... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International appoints Simon Glazier as managing director, Australia

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Fidelity International has appointed Simon Glazier as managing director, Australia, with effect from 1 September 2024. In his new role, Simon will be responsible for delivering continued growth for Fidelity’s... Read more continue reading

Education key to shielding Australians from growing risk of scams

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The SMSF Association is urging its members to educate their clients about the risks of scams and how to correctly identify and report them. As part of Scam Awareness Week,... Read more continue reading