US August CPI and ECB to raise the policy rate 25 bps at Thursday’s meeting

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A slightly higher-than-anticipated core inflation result probably means that a further increase in the policy rate is on the agenda for next week’s Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)... Read more continue reading

North extends investment menu with new functionality for advisers and their clients

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North, one of Australia’s leading wrap investment platforms, has strengthened the breadth of its client offer with the addition of six new managed portfolios from global investment manager BlackRock. Advisers... Read more continue reading

SG Hiscock & Company launches global small companies fund with EAM Global Investors

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SG Hiscock & Company Limited (SGH) in partnership with US-based asset manager, EAM Global Investors LLC (EAM) has launched the EAM Global Small Companies Fund into the Australian market. The... Read more continue reading

Ironbark and Invest Blue merger to create diversified financial services powerhouse

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Investment solutions provider Ironbark Asset Management (‘Ironbark’) and national financial advice firm Invest Blue have announced plans to merge and create one of Australia’s largest diversified financial services businesses. Upon... Read more continue reading

Research reveals rising cost of living keeps older Australians awake at night

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New research by National Seniors Australia and Challenger reveals the majority of older Australians are increasingly concerned over rising costs of living, with four in five reporting it had negatively... Read more continue reading

Industry veteran announces a well earned retirement

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After a distinguished career spanning more than four decades in the banking and finance industry, Thinktank Property Finance’s General Manager Peter Kearns, a seasoned executive renowned for his defining character... Read more continue reading

Has the RBA finished rate hikes?

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Key points It’s likely that the RBA’s cash rate has peaked with numerous indicators pointing to slower economic growth and inflationary pressures easing. While the risk in the short term... Read more continue reading

Advice merger to create North Shore professional services hub

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AZ NGA-backed financial advice firms, Priority Advisory Group and Wise Planners will merge to form a large multi-disciplinary professional services firm on Sydney’s north shore that specialises in wealth management,... Read more continue reading

Viridian Financial Group expands footprint with Infinity Capital Solutions, a dedicated offering for Australian financial advisers

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Viridian Financial Group Limited (VFGL) is delighted to announce the launch of Infinity Capital Solutions (ICS), a specialised division aimed at strengthening its presence and collaboration with advisory firms throughout... Read more continue reading

NewQuantum completes $40.5 million acquisition of Morrison Securities

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New Quantum Holdings Pty Ltd, a Sydney-based technology company that has created a transformational operating system for financial services firms, has completed its acquisition of 80 per cent of Morrison... Read more continue reading