Bennelong partners with Canopy Investors to launch global small & mid-cap fund

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Bennelong Funds Management has partnered with boutique investment managers Canopy Investors to launch a global small and mid-cap equities fund. Canopy Investors was formed in 2023 by Kris Webster and... Read more continue reading

ASIC calls on market intermediaries to strengthen supervision of business communications

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ASIC is calling on market intermediaries to strengthen their supervisory arrangements for recording and monitoring representatives’ business communications to prevent, detect and promptly address misconduct and contraventions of financial services... Read more continue reading

Significant opportunity for insurers to engage 2.6 million interested Australians without health coverage, new report reveals

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Key points Ready health insurance market: This untapped market has an average age of 39 years, with 45% aged between 18-34, and an average income of $78,000. Onboarding opportunities: The... Read more continue reading

The 9 most important things I have learned about investing over 40 years

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Key points My nine most important lessons from investing over the past 40 years are: there is always a cycle; the crowd gets it wrong at extremes; what you pay... Read more continue reading

First Sentier Investors announces appointment of new Chief People and Culture Officer 

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First Sentier Investors, a leading global investment manager is pleased to announce the appointment of Adele Swan as the new Chief People and Culture Officer, effective 24 June. Ms Swan... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announce Inspiring Leadership and Emerging Talent Winners

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Allianz Donna Walker Awards. The awards recognise individuals who have... Read more continue reading

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