ANZIIF supports the FMA’s New Monitoring Insights Report 

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is proud to support the outcomes outlined in the Financial Advice Provider Monitoring Insights report by the Financial Markets... Read more continue reading

Monthly CPI indicator and RBA implications

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“Give me a one-handed Economist. All my economists say ‘on the one hand…’, then ‘but on the other…” – Harry Truman (US President 1945-53) Australia: Inflation Trepidation The April Monthly... Read more continue reading

CFS FirstChoice celebrates 10th year as best value platform in Australia 

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Colonial First State (CFS) welcomes the announcement by Wealth Insights that its award-winning FirstChoice platform has been named the best value platform in Australia for 10 years in a row.... Read more continue reading

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