Weekly economic and market update – week ending 16 September, 2022

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets fell sharply over the last week, reversing their rally from the previous week’s lows as US inflation surprised on the upside adding again... Read more continue reading

FPA Professionals Congress: an opportunity to “Reunite, Reset”

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)’s Professionals Congress in Sydney on 23 and 24 November will allow members to reconnect with their peers at the first in-person congress in... Read more continue reading

MetLife adds Fitness and Recovery to 360Health digital offering

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MetLife Australia announces the expansion of its award-winning ‘360Health Virtual Care’ with the addition of Fitness and Recovery to its digital offering, which will address one of the leading causes of... Read more continue reading

Financial Reporting Changes for AFS Licensees

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New reporting requirements now apply to AFS licensees for financial years commencing 1 July 2021. What are the new financial requirements? AFS licensees previously relying on special purpose financial statements... Read more continue reading

Australian equities long short manager Sage Capital reaches three-year track record with market leading results

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Sage Capital’s highly successful two long short strategies have reached their three-year track record, with its market neutral strategy achieving top quartile status globally[1] since inception. As a result, Sage Capital has... Read more continue reading

Agriculture fund manager appoints Apex Group for fund administration

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Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, today announces its appointment by agri fund manager Laguna Bay, for the provision of fund administration services. ... Read more continue reading

Australia’s productivity challenge – why it matters and what to do about it

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Key points The last twenty years have seen a sharp slowdown in productivity growth in Australia from over 2% pa to around 1.2% pa. This has adversely affected growth in... Read more continue reading

US August inflation surprises on the upside and the RBA’s policy rate increment unlikely as domestic inflation remains sticky

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US August inflation surprised on the upside. ‘Headline’ inflation came in at 8.3 per cent (versus 8.1 per cent expected) while ‘core’ inflation registered 6.3 per cent (versus 6.1 per... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute names Chris Dolman Actuary of the Year 2022

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The Actuaries Institute has named Chris Dolman 2022 Actuary of the Year. Chris is considered by his peers as the leading actuary in data ethics, sharing his knowledge widely through... Read more continue reading

LexisNexis Risk Solutions study reveals lack of transparency is hindering access to services and financial inclusion

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LexisNexis® Risk Solutions revealed the results of its 2022 Financial Transparency and Inclusion Report. The survey of banks, insurers and non-bank financial institutions in 13 countries and regions aims to better understand... Read more continue reading