ASIC’s Dixon Advisory complaints call demonstrates urgent need for broad-based CSLR, says FPA

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) recent call for former Dixon Advisory clients to register any complaints with AFCA demonstrates yet again the need for establishing a broad-based Compensation... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases research about investment behaviour

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ASIC has released Report 735 Retail investor research (REP 735) capturing retail investor motivations, attitudes and behaviours in the period following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research surveyed 1,053 Australian... Read more continue reading

Inflation news not good for the RBA as US “headline’ inflation peaks

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US ‘headline’ inflation peaks. Will the Fed ease the brakes? In what was somewhat of a surprise, July US inflation surprised on the downside. In headline terms, the US CPI... Read more continue reading

AMP announces 1H 22 results and return of capital to shareholders

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1H 22 results highlights Significant progress on strategic priorities with simplified portfolio established for future AMP; 1H 22 earnings reflect disciplined focus on cost savings to offset margin compression; macroeconomic... Read more continue reading

Investment cycles – what are they and why investors need to be aware and wary of them

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Key points Cyclical fluctuations are a key aspect of investment markets. Most are driven by economic developments but are magnified by swings in investor sentiment. Of particular importance are the... Read more continue reading

Findex joins AusAgritech as Corporate Partners, recognising the growth of agritech sector and impact on Australian economy 

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Findex and the Australian Agritech Association (AusAgritech) have announced their new partnership, with Findex joining the Association as Corporate Partners to bolster support of the rapidly growing sector and partner... Read more continue reading

Super funds navigate market waves to pass performance test

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Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings has analysed super fund performance in line with the government’s performance test criteria and found that 90% of trustee directed options are estimated to pass... Read more continue reading

ASIC’s surveillance of internal dispute resolution in superannuation identifies concerns

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Superannuation trustees are being urged to review their internal dispute resolution (IDR) arrangements after the first stage of an ASIC surveillance found indicators of significant compliance issues. ASIC’s surveillance examines... Read more continue reading

Five years of the Bentham Global Opportunities Fund: volatility presents opportunity

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Bentham Asset Management has announced that the Bentham Global Opportunities Fund has marked its five-year anniversary with a positive one year, two year, three year and five year return to 30... Read more continue reading

North adds 12 managed portfolios to investment menu as it partners with more advice practices

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North, one of Australia’s leading wrap investment platforms, has added a further 12 managed portfolios to its investment menu, together with an additional 21 new investment options. The additions follow... Read more continue reading