FPA Professionals Congress reunites members and resets agenda

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The Financial Planning Association of Australian (FPA) has wrapped up its first in-person Professionals Congress in three years, with over 1,200 delegates attending the two-day event in Sydney last week... Read more continue reading

LAB Group scales through critical mass with 125+ members of the LAB Network

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Australia’s most connected account opening platform provider, LAB Group (“LAB” or “the Company”), is pleased to announce that it has achieved a new growth milestone with 125 enterprise customers as... Read more continue reading

Warakirri appoints Head of Multi Boutique Platform

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Warakirri Asset Management has announced the appointment of Steven Carew to the newly created role of Head of Multi Boutique Platform. Reporting to Warakirri’s Managing Director, Jim McKay, Mr. Carew... Read more continue reading

AZ NGA backs SCM Financial group to build future firm

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Professional services advisory company, AZ Next Generation Advisory (AZ NGA) has acquired a stake in diversified wealth management, financial planning, accounting and finance business, SCM Financial Group (formerly Scholten Collins... Read more continue reading

Neuberger Berman approved to begin onshore mutual fund business operations In China

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Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, is pleased to announce the firm has received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to begin operations managing local currency... Read more continue reading

Martin Currie Australia strengthens team

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Martin Currie Australia, the active equity specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton Australia Limited (Franklin Templeton), has bolstered its distribution team with the appointment of Ross Kent as a Client... Read more continue reading

Five medium term inflation pressures and implications for investors

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Key points The surge in inflation should start to reverse next year. However, five structural trends suggest higher medium term inflation pressures than pre-pandemic. These are: a move away from... Read more continue reading

Australian housing market to recover in 2023

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Australian capital city dwelling prices will commence a recovery in 2023 as a result of a pause in the rise of interest rates which SQM Research expects to occur by... Read more continue reading

Investment pays off for users of managed portfolios

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In a new case study by HUB24, advisers reveal the why behind the growing trend to leverage managed portfolios to deliver client value and efficiencies in their business outlining the... Read more continue reading

2023 market outlook: Australia – Reasons for cautious optimism

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High energy costs coupled with better conditions for commodities will help cushion any negative impact on the Australian economy. Immigration and population growth are likely to accelerate, underpinning Australia’s long-term... Read more continue reading