UBS CBRE launches first Global Property Model on Praemium platform

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UBS Asset Management (UBS) has partnered with CBRE Investment Management, Listed Real Assets LLC, part of CBRE Investment Management (CBRE) to launch a Concentrated Global Property Model on the Praemium... Read more continue reading

ClearView bolsters national underwriting capability

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Experienced senior underwriters, Sheldon Hatzantonis and Daniel Yianakis, have joined listed financial services company, ClearView Wealth Limited, as Principal Underwriters. Based in Sydney, Hatzantonis was previously NSW State Underwriting Manager... Read more continue reading

Oil prices slide: Energy sector loses 1.3% last week       

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Latest economic data The US Nymex oil price fell by 10 per cent last week. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy sector fell 1.3 per cent. According to the Australian Institute of... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 18 November, 2022

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Investment markets and key developments US shares pulled back a bit after their post US CPI surge, with various Fed officials noting that there is still more to do on... Read more continue reading

Zurich marks fifth year supporting mental health charity, Mr Perfect

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has renewed its 12-month support for Australian mental health charity, Mr Perfect. Mr Perfect provides conversation and connection for men through informal gatherings across the... Read more continue reading

Advice costs continue to rise as affordability remains main barrier to Australians seeking financial advice

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest 2022 Financial Advice Report. The study explores the changing advice needs of Australian adults, their main concerns, and how advisers and... Read more continue reading

Openmarkets strengthens focus on B2B client growth with appointment of Rob Forbes as Chief Operating Officer

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Trading and wealth management fintech Openmarkets has appointed Mr Rob Forbes as its new Chief Operating Officer, as part of its strategy to double down on growing its B2B platform... Read more continue reading

A tale of two central banks and Australian labour force data expected to show continued tight labour market conditions

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A tale of two central banks The Federal Reserve (Fed) Last week’s release of the US October consumer price index (CPI) and this week’s release of the US October producer... Read more continue reading

LRBA findings welcomed with ‘no material risk’ for SMSFs found

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The SMSF Association welcomes the findings from the Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) report that limited resource borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) pose no material risk to the superannuation or broader financial... Read more continue reading

White paper: Financial sector can catalyze decarbonization of the real economy 

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The UBS Sustainability and Impact Institute has released its latest white paper, The green inflection point: Driving decarbonization of the real economy, exploring where and how the financial sector can... Read more continue reading