ASIC and APRA release a cross-industry information package on the Financial Accountability Regime

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have published new information to help banks, insurers and superannuation trustees prepare for the commencement of... Read more continue reading

FAAA launches financial literacy workshop for high school students

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has launched a nationwide financial literacy program aimed at high-school students, developing a simple but informative workshop that will teach young Australians important... Read more continue reading

BlueCove hires Ty Thurgood as new Head of Sales, Australia

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BlueCove, the London-based scientific fixed income manager appoints Ty Thurgood as Head of Sales, Australia. In this new role, Sydney-based Thurgood will lead BlueCove’s relationships with pension funds, private banks,... Read more continue reading

Iress to sell its UK Mortgages business for £85m

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Iress (IRE: ASX) today announces it has entered into a binding agreement to divest its UK Mortgage Sales & Originations (“Mortgages”) business to Bain Capital Tech Opportunities LP (“Bain Capital”)... Read more continue reading

Strong progress regarding the tax deductibility of upfront advice fees can be further strengthened

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) says the ATO can build upon the progress made in its public release of revised tax deductibility guidance in December 2023 by further refining... Read more continue reading

Quality, small caps and emerging markets are well placed for future gains but a rise in bond yields could see share markets drop

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With a soft economic landing fully priced into equity and credit markets, any sign that interest rates could stay higher for longer on unexpectedly strong economic growth could push up... Read more continue reading

Bitcoin to infinity and beyond…again

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After another 80% or so plunge from its high in 2021 to its low in 2022, Bitcoin has rebounded again to a new record high. The next chart shows Bitcoin’s... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial named Australia’s Best Investment Management Team for fifth year in a row

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La Trobe Financial, Australia’s leading alternative asset manager, is pleased to confirm that its “Superior” operational capability has been affirmed by the highly-regarded Foresight Analytics. La Trobe Financial’s Chief Investment... Read more continue reading

North managed portfolios top $14 billion AUM as further enhancements rolled out for advisers and clients

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North, one of Australia’s leading wrap investment platforms, has seen its managed portfolio offer surpass $14 billion in assets under management (AUM) in February, representing an annualised growth rate of... Read more continue reading

PrimaryMarkets calls on the government to adopt a ‘balanced’ approach to sophisticated investor classification

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In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting market dynamics, the definition and role of the “sophisticated investor” in Australian financial landscape is currently under the microscope. PrimaryMarkets,... Read more continue reading