AL Capital acquires Peridot Investment Management

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Aqualand Group’s independent investment and fund management arm, AL Capital Holding (AL Capital), has acquired 100% of Peridot Investment Management (PIM) with AL Capital’s Advisory Board approving the transaction on... Read more continue reading

Commercial property returns under threat

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Key points Australian unlisted commercial property returns have been very strong over the last two decades thanks largely to the “search for attractive yields” by investors. With the back up... Read more continue reading

BlackRock Australia appoints Jonathan Jenkins to support client growth

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BlackRock Australia has announced the appointment of Jonathan Jenkins as Head of Client Business in Victoria, Tasmania, South and Western Australia. In this new role, Jonathan will lead the delivery... Read more continue reading

Rising US debt default overtakes inflation concerns

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Higher carry in bond markets means fixed income returns should beat inflation this year. And they are on track. Inflation continues to fall and central banks, having increased rates again... Read more continue reading

Gallagher acquires Mavco Insurance Group

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Leading global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm, Gallagher has acquired insurance brokerage firm, Mavco Insurance Group (Mavco), strengthening Gallagher’s corporate presence. In joining Gallagher, Mavco will use the... Read more continue reading

GSFM partners with Australian Entertainment Partners to launch new Australian film and television fund

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GSFM has partnered with Australian Entertainment Partners to launch the AEP Screen Fund. The Fund will invest in film and television projects made in Australia, and is structured so that... Read more continue reading

Praemium appoints new Chief Technology Officer

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Praemium is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Large as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Richard will join the Executive Leadership team and will be responsible for developing and executing... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance makes senior operational excellence appointment

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MLC Life Insurance has appointed Craig Dainton as General Manager of Customer & Adviser Operations to deliver on the business’s deep commitment to operational excellence and an exceptional total customer... Read more continue reading

Consumers sent 17,000 financial complaints to ombudsman during pandemic

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Consumers took more than 17,000 complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their banking, insurance and other financial services, AFCA reported... Read more continue reading

Rental vacancy rates rise to 1.2%

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SQM Research has revealed national residential property rental vacancy rates continued to rise to 1.2% in April 2023. This marks the third consecutive monthly rise in rental vacancies. The total... Read more continue reading