FAAA makes key recommendations to reduce the impact of financial abuse  

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The financial advice profession lacks consistent protocols for handling suspected financial abuse, and there are significant barriers to effective collaboration due to privacy laws and insufficient whistleblower protections, according to... Read more continue reading

Rising climate and health risks spurs surge in Australian consumers’ appetite for insurance cover

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Key points 45% of Australian consumers say general and health insurance are both more important now than before the pandemic. Reputable brands (42%) and low premiums (37%) are rated as... Read more continue reading

RAM fund achieves “Recommended” rating from Core Property Research as healthcare real estate demand set to surge

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RAM Australia Healthcare Opportunity Fund (HOF) has achieved a “Recommended” rating from Core Property Research, in recognition of its potential to deliver above-average risk-adjusted returns. HOF is an open-ended unlisted... Read more continue reading

Martin Currie awarded CFS Equity Income mandate

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Franklin Templeton specialist investment manager Martin Currie has been selected to manage an Equity Income mandate available on the Colonial First State FirstChoice platform. “We are pleased to be awarded this mandate... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 21 June, 2024

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets were mixed over the last week. US shares pushed higher helped by tech and AI optimism. Eurozone shares recovered some of their losses... Read more continue reading

Consider this: “It’s all too much”—UK snap elections

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There is a feeling of cautious optimism in the United Kingdom ahead of the election in July, says Franklin Templeton Institute Investment Strategist Kim Catechis. The Beatles’ George Harrison wrote... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announce Outstanding Contribution Awards

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 The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is thrilled to announce the recipients of this years’ Honorary Life Membership Award, ANZIIF Service Awards and E.E Vines... Read more continue reading

Hamilton Lane closes largest fund at A$8.4 billion, exceeding target

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Leading private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) has announced the final closing of Hamilton Lane Secondary Fund VI with US$5.6 billion in commitments, marking the largest fundraise... Read more continue reading

People First Bank announces CEO and Board transitions

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People First Bank, Australia’s leading customer-owned banking organisation, has announced important news about its CEO and Board transitions. Steve Laidlaw to succeed Peter Lock as CEO Steve Laidlaw, Deputy CEO,... Read more continue reading

DASH hires Chief Technology Officer to deliver key integration milestone

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DASH Technology Group (DASH) has appointed a new Chief Technology Officer who will help facilitate the business’s next stage of growth. Jim Lim has joined the business from Sincidium where... Read more continue reading