Pallas Funding Trust underwrites $100 million in transactions over summer

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Leading Australian specialist property lender Pallas Capital has deployed over $100 million in the summer months through the Pallas Funding Trust (PFT). PFT was deployed on a diverse mix of... Read more continue reading

Hejaz’s Global Ethical Fund becomes first Islamic fund on HUB24

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Hejaz Financial Services’ Global Ethical Fund is now available on HUB24, making it the first ever Islamic superannuation product to be available on both HUB24’s IDPS and Super investment menus.... Read more continue reading

Overwhelming support flows in for The Principals’ Community

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The newly formed Principals’ Community, headed up by Kon Costas, has received strong support from the self-licensed community with more than 92% of previous businesses signing new agreements this year.... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank’s investment in technology speeding up loan approvals

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AMP Bank has launched Digital eSignatures (eSign) for loan applications and from 21 March will provide Comprehensive Credit Report functionality, as it continues to invest in technology that simplifies and... Read more continue reading

WT Financial Group to acquire Synchron

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WT Financial Group Limited (WTL) has announced the acquisition of high profile, non-institutionally-owned licensee, Synchron. Synchron founders Don Trapnell and John Prossor will continue working in the business with Mr... Read more continue reading

Mirova expands wholesale footprint in Australia, partners with Macquarie Professional Series  

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Mirova Global Sustainable Equity Fund can now be accessed through the Macquarie Professional Series, the first thematic sustainable global equities fund manager to join the suite of investment solutions, broadening its... Read more continue reading

AMP welcomes Quality of Advice Review Terms of Reference

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Matt Lawler, AMP’s Director of Advice, comments on the release of the Quality of Advice Review’s Terms of Reference and appointment of reviewer “We welcome the release of the Quality... Read more continue reading

National rental crisis emerges as vacancy rate drops to fresh 16-year low

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SQM Research has revealed national residential property rental vacancy rates fell to 1.2% in February 2022, a fresh 16-year low and down from 1.3% in January 2022. Available rental properties... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes Michelle Levy’s Review appointment  

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The SMSF Association welcomes the appointment of Allens Partner Michelle Levy to lead a review of regulations overseeing the financial advice industry. “A specialist in superannuation, life insurance, distribution and financial services... Read more continue reading

Zenith sector report: Australian shares – small companies

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Zenith Investment Partners has released its sector report on Australian shares – small companies. In it Zenith says it believes the best fishing spot for active managers is the Australian... Read more continue reading