New research reveals how investment choices can help tackle climate change

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Switching your superannuation or investments to an ethical fund delivers one of the largest impacts that an individual can make towards reducing their carbon footprint, according to a new whitepaper... Read more continue reading

Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones to address delegates at the SMSF Association National Conference

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The SMSF Association is excited to announce Assistant Treasurer & Minister for Financial Services, the Hon Stephen Jones will be providing a special address at this year’s National Conference being... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank acquires Nano home loan book

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AMP Bank has announced the acquisition of Nano’s residential mortgage portfolio, adding approximately A$400 million in loans to AMP Bank’s residential mortgage book. The acquisition continues to support the growth... Read more continue reading

Maple-Brown Abbott partners with Hyde Park Investment in the UK

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Boutique investment manager Maple-Brown Abbott has entered into an agreement with Hyde Park Investment (HPI) to distribute its UCITS funds in the UK and several countries across Europe including Sweden,... Read more continue reading

Zurich board appointments

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) have announced the appointment of Geoff Summerhayes as Chair, together with Noel Condon and Mary Waldron as independent non-executive Directors. Mr Summerhayes has extensive experience across... Read more continue reading

Seven reasons why Australian shares are likely to outperform global shares over the medium term

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Key points The underperformance of Australian versus global shares since 2009 reflects a combination of tighter monetary policy, the strong $A into 2011, the slump in commodity prices, property crash... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 27 January, 2023

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Investment markets and key developments Global shares rose over the last week continuing their rally so far this year on signs global inflation has peaked and hopes central banks will... Read more continue reading

FPA and AFA merger consultation period to close soon

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The member consultation period on a proposed merger between the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is due to close on 31 January, with... Read more continue reading

Federated Hermes strengthens its global stewardship business with new hire to its Asia and Global Emerging Markets team

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EOS at Federated Hermes has announced the hire of Ross Teverson to lead its engagement team for Asia and Global Emerging Markets. Based in London, Ross will be responsible for... Read more continue reading

Australia’s largest investment consultant becomes fully management owned

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Australia’s largest investment consultant, JANA, will become fully management owned following the buyout of Insignia Financial Group’s (Insignia Financial) minority shareholding. JANA CEO Georgina Dudley welcomed the “exciting new chapter for JANA... Read more continue reading