US Fed’s FOMC hikes 50bps, maintaining a moderately “hawkish” disposition, and the Bank of England to hit 25bps

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In what looks to have been a finely balanced decision, the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) opted to increase the policy rate target by 25 basis... Read more continue reading

Zurich partners with leading Australian electric truck manufacturer

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has announced an innovative new partnership to provide risk engineering and resilience services to leading Australian zero-emissions truck manufacturer, SEA Electric. Through the partnership, SEA... Read more continue reading

LGT Crestone hosts SIAA networking event to boost female wealth participation

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LGT Crestone says wealth management organisations should do more to attract women to the profession such as offering more workplace flexibility and paid parental care leave after hosting the Stockbrokers... Read more continue reading

State Street further expands outsourced trading capabilities

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State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CF Global Trading, a global firm specializing in outsourced trading on an agency basis... Read more continue reading

Lonsec launches Listed Managed Portfolios within IPL’s IMA service

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Lonsec Holdings has announced the integration of its Lonsec Investment Solutions (LIS) and Implemented Portfolios (IPL) managed account solutions to offer advisers and their clients a broader suite of investment... Read more continue reading

Zenith Investment Partners upgrades Tribeca Australian Smaller Companies Fund to ‘Recommended’

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The Tribeca Australian Smaller Companies Fund has been upgraded to ‘Recommended’ rating from research house Zenith Investment Partners.  The fund, managed by Sydney-based Tribeca Investment Partners and distributed by GSFM,... Read more continue reading

Superannuation trustees urged to improve insurance outcomes for members

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Trustees need to continue to focus on improving the life insurance they provide their members. A recent ASIC review highlights areas where trustees should be making meaningful improvements to deliver... Read more continue reading

Pallas Capital welcomes Jason Arnold as Group Executive – Origination

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Pallas Capital has announced the appointment of Jason Arnold as Group Executive – Origination. As part of the role, Jason will be instrumental in driving operational improvement and growth in... Read more continue reading

Have Australian home prices bottomed? Probably not.

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Key points Capital city property prices so far in March are on track for a 0.6% or so gain, led by Sydney, based on CoreLogic data. The main positives for... Read more continue reading

Maple-Brown Abbott launches global emerging markets equity fund

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Maple-Brown Abbott has launched a global emerging markets equity fund, managed by John Moorhead. The Maple-Brown Abbott Global Emerging Markets Equity Fund is invested in companies listed across global emerging... Read more continue reading