New Brandywine Global Opportunistic Equity Fund assigned a ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec

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Leading research house, Lonsec Research has awarded Brandywine Global’s Opportunistic Equity Fund an inaugural ‘Recommended’ rating, indicating the research agency has strong conviction the product can meet its investment objectives. “This is... Read more continue reading

FAAA welcomes AFCA decision to end Dixon Advisory membership

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) welcomes the decision by the board of directors of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) to propose ending the membership of Dixon Advisory (Dixons),... Read more continue reading

Schroders Australia combines Australian Multi-Asset and Fixed Income teams, makes team leadership changes

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Schroders Australia (SIMAL) has announced a structural change to its Australian Fixed Income and Australian Multi-Asset teams. They will come together as a combined investment capability under a single point... Read more continue reading

The US presidential election – implications for investors and Australia

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Key points The run up to the 5th November US election could see increased share market volatility if Trump remains ahead and investors focus on the risks of a new... Read more continue reading

RIAA welcomes Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy consultation, announces member event

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) welcomes the launch of the first consultation on Australia’s sustainable finance taxonomy. The consultation is seeking feedback on: the draft headline ambitions for the... Read more continue reading

Freshwater Wealth launches with ‘wait list’ for future clients

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New advice business Freshwater Wealth has entered the advice market providing a professional, education-based advice service to high-net-worth individuals including retiring baby-boomers and single and widowed women seeking a tailored... Read more continue reading

EQT Private Capital Asia’s Mid-Market Growth Fund closes at more than double its target size

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EQT is pleased to announce that the BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (the “MMG Fund” or the “Fund”) has held its final close at AUD $2.4billion (USD 1.6 billion) in... Read more continue reading

Msquared Capital appoints Kathleen Faulkner

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Msquared Capital, has announced it has appointed Kathleen Faulkner as General Counsel. Ms Faulkner joins Msquared Capital with over 12 years’ experience specialising in banking and finance. Prior to joining... Read more continue reading

GSFM partners with Alantra Asset Management to distribute its listed European small and mid cap strategy in Australia

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GSFM has partnered with Alantra Asset Management (Alantra) to distribute its EQMC strategy in the Australian market. EQMC invests in the listed European small and mid-cap space and is one... Read more continue reading

Experienced financial services leader appointed in critical Life Code role

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has appointed a well-respected financial services leader as the new Industry Representative of the Life Code Compliance Committee (LCCC). Paul Reid brings almost... Read more continue reading