GSFM partners with Eastspring Investments to distribute emerging markets strategy in Australia

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GSFM has partnered with Eastspring Investments to distribute its Global Emerging Markets (GEM) Dynamic Strategy in the Australian market. Eastspring’s GEM Dynamic Strategy will be available to institutional, wholesale and... Read more continue reading

Interest rate cuts in the US could boost the global REIT sector

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The global REIT sector could bounce this year when the US Federal Reserve begins reducing interest rates, with the relatively robust macroeconomic environment supporting the demand for property, according to... Read more continue reading

Seven new appointees to boost IAM’s team, marks firm’s expansion into West Australian market

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ASX-listed bond broking firm, Income Asset Management (ASX: IAM), has appointed seven fixed income executives, bolstering the IAM Capital Markets team. They will be based in Perth, Sydney and Brisbane... Read more continue reading

AFCA worried by rising complaints over handling of hardship

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) is concerned by a rise in complaints involving financial difficulty, especially lenders’ handling of customer requests for hardship assistance. Complaints involving financial difficulty, a... Read more continue reading

March total housing listings rise by 6.9%

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Key points n March 2024, the number of national residential property listings increased by 6.9%, rising to 256,000 dwellings from the 239,459 recorded in February 2024. Nationally, new listings (Less... Read more continue reading

Amundi strengthens Equity Investment Platform with key appointments

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Amundi, Europe’s largest investment manager, has announced the strengthening of its Equity set-up with the appointment of Barry Glavin as Head of Equity Investment Platform. Vafa Ahmadi, Head of Thematic... Read more continue reading

A good recent run for the Big Four banks, but where to next?

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Viewpoint After bottoming in mid 2023, the Banks have outperformed the market by around 20%[1]. We have favoured the Banks over the past year, more off the back of reasonable... Read more continue reading

Count lands leading Insignia firm

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Count Limited (Count) has announced the appointment of leading South Australian advisory business Murray Nankivell as the latest firm to join its national advice community. Previously licensed through Insignia-owned AFSL... Read more continue reading

AZ NGA prepares for next phase of growth with senior leadership appointment

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Professional services group, AZ NGA, has beefed up its Executive team with the appointment of Chesne Stafford in the newly created role of Executive General Manager. Currently in the role... Read more continue reading

Natural catastrophes caused USD 65 billion economic loss in Asia Pacific in 2023

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Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has published Asia Pacific insights from its 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Report[1], which identifies natural disaster and climate trends both... Read more continue reading