Podcast 33: Storm clouds continue to gather in global markets

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The RBA hiked rates for the seventh consecutive month as it seeks to stifle inflation. Global central banks continue aggressive monetary tightening despite early signs of moderating inflation and weaker... Read more continue reading

FPA announces new Board appointments

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has re-elected William Johns CFP® to its Board, and welcomed Angela Martyn CFP® and Jade Khao CFP® as new Board members. All three... Read more continue reading

North adds a further 12 managed portfolios to platform

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North, one of Australia’s leading wrap investment platforms, has partnered with three of the industry’s leading investment managers to add a further 12 managed portfolios to its investment menu. In... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors appoints Head of Asia Pacific

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), announces that it has appointed Richard Surrency as Head of Asia Pacific. Richard will be based in Singapore and... Read more continue reading

Surprising falls in property listings – new rise in distressed Sales Activity

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Key points: National residential property listings fell in October by 2.5% to 236,056 from 242,159 in September. Nationally, new listings (Less than 30 days) rose 1.6% over October, with 74,652... Read more continue reading

Interest Rates: Is the inflation dragon on the ropes?

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Reserve Bank Board meeting The Reserve Bank (RBA) Board has lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points (quarter of a percent), taking the cash rate to a 9½-year high... Read more continue reading

Apex Group launches Global Compliance Solutions in Australia

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Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, has announced the expansion of its Global Compliance Solutions addressing the Australian market and led by Karen... Read more continue reading

ASIC welcomes industry consultation on market resilience

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ASIC has welcomed market operator ASX’s latest industry consultation on improving market resilience. ASX has released its second consultation paper (CP 2) in response to ASIC Report 708 ‘ASIC’s expectation for industry... Read more continue reading

Generation Life expands investment bond menu, adding two Morningstar Model Portfolios

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Generation Life, Australia’s leading provider of innovative tax-effective investment bond solutions, today announced the expansion of its existing investment bonds menu offering to include two new Model Portfolios managed by Morningstar Investment Management... Read more continue reading

Hejaz Financial Services secures RIAA certification for four Islamic Funds

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Hejaz Financial Services, Australia’s leading Islamic finance provider, has announced that four of its funds have been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). RIAA’s Responsible Investment Certification Program... Read more continue reading