Another five great charts on investing that are very useful in times of uncertainty like the present

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Key points Successful investing can be really difficult in times of uncertainty like now making it important to stay focussed on the basic principles of investing. Here are another five... Read more continue reading

Integrated Portfolio Solutions launches Private Markets offering

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Specialist investment portfolio administrator Integrated Portfolio Solutions is making it easier for investment advisers and private client businesses to source, access and consolidate reporting on alternative investments by launching a... Read more continue reading

Be wary of over exposure to China

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China’s latest and ongoing Covid lockdown in Shanghai and dozens of smaller cities is a wakeup call for investors to remain alert to shifts in China’s zero covid policy according... Read more continue reading

Major Banks thrive despite margin pressure: KPMG Major Australian Banks First Half Year Analysis 2022

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KPMG analysis has found that the Australian major banks (‘the Majors’) have reported improved profits and returns for the first half of the financial year 2022, despite ongoing pressure on... Read more continue reading

PIMCO appoints Samuel Watkins as Head of Business in Australia and New Zealand

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PIMCO, one of the world’s premier fixed income investment managers, has hired Samuel Watkins as Executive Vice President, Head of Business, Australia and New Zealand. He officially starts his role on May... Read more continue reading

SuperConcepts appoints senior Growth members

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Leading SMSF administration, software and training provider, SuperConcepts, has made senior appointments within their Sales team to further strengthen their Growth division and fill two newly created functions. Ms Sarah... Read more continue reading

UBS Asset Management appoints John Mowat as Head of Real Estate for APAC

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UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) is pleased to announce that John Mowat, Head of the Australian Real Estate business, is additionally appointed as Head of Real Estate for APAC. John brings... Read more continue reading

BennBridge appoints new CEO for UK and Europe

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BennBridge has appointed Robert McKillop as chief executive officer for UK and Europe, starting 4 May. Mr McKillop has almost 30 years of experience in asset management leadership across investment, distribution... Read more continue reading

Who watches The Watchmen? We do – a review of the ASIC Enforcement Update

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On 28 March 2022 the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released Report 722 ‘ASIC Enforcement Update July to December 2021’ (Report 722). In this article, we: review the key... Read more continue reading

The RBA starts raising rates – how far and how fast? And what does it mean for investors?

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Key points The RBA has hiked the cash rate by 0.25% taking it to 0.35% and signalling more rate hikes ahead. We expect the cash rate to rise to 1.5%... Read more continue reading