ASIC and APRA issue final rules and information for the Financial Accountability Regime

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have published new information to help insurers and superannuation trustees prepare for the commencement of the... Read more continue reading

EAM Global Small Companies Fund now available on HUB24, Praemium, Powerwrap and Mason Stevens platforms

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The EAM Global Small Companies Fund has been added to the HUB24 platform from 1 July, giving investors greater access to opportunities in global small cap companies. It is the... Read more continue reading

Women tip the scale on ASX Sharemarket Game

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For the first time in the 25-year history of the ASX Sharemarket Game, younger Australian women are outnumbering men participating in the game, growing their market knowledge and investment skills... Read more continue reading

Final numbers are now available for Dixon Advisory AFCA complaints

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The FAAA has welcomed the long awaited cessation of Dixon Advisory’s (Dixons) AFCA membership, which ceased on 30 June 2024 after strong advocacy from the FAAA. This means there is... Read more continue reading

MetLife announces updates to MetLife Protect and MetLife Protect Super

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MetLife Australia has announced product updates to MetLife Protect and MetLife Protect Super effective from 30 June 2024. Key changes to income protection and lump sum cover that deliver better... Read more continue reading

PGIM Real Estate completes first close of new Australian debt strategy

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PGIM Real Estate has launched its first Australian real estate debt strategy. The new strategy is on track to meet its target of AU$750 million with a first close of... Read more continue reading

The five reasons why the $A is likely to rise further – if recession is avoided  

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Key points After a soft patch since 2021, there is good reason to expect the $A to rise into next year: it’s undervalued; interest rate differentials look likely to shift... Read more continue reading

Adviser numbers stabilise, reflecting positive market outlook: 2024 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report

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Leading financial services industry research firm Investment Trends has released the 17th edition of its 2024 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report, highlighting key trends and opportunities within the financial... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF strengthen partnerships in Southeast Asia

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF)), CEO, Katrina Shanks, strengthened stakeholder relationships and expanded opportunities throughout South-East Asia. This trip comes as part of ANZIIF’s... Read more continue reading

Riverside appoints ex Deliveroo and Meridian Energy CEO to enhance portfolio operational support

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Global private investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market The Riverside Company (Riverside) has appointed former Deliveroo, and Meridian Energy CEO Ed McManus as a Senior Operating Partner. McManus will... Read more continue reading