Anchoring to your long-term strategy vital during market volatility

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Markets continue to display volatility, with the invasion of the Ukraine heightening already elevated geopolitical tensions and supply chain pressures around the world. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that... Read more continue reading

Petrol prices could top $2.50 a litre

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Weekly oil market update Last week, the benchmark Singapore gasoline price rose by US$7.29 or 5.9 per cent to an 8-year high of US$130.81 a barrel (highest since February 24,... Read more continue reading

LOGOS Australian Logistics Venture (“LALV”) completes capital raising, targets A$5 billion portfolio

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Leading Asia-Pacific logistics specialist, LOGOS, has secured an additional equity commitment from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), for its flagship LOGOS Australian Logistics Venture... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 11 March, 2022

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Investment markets and key developments The past week saw a further escalation in sanctions over the war in Ukraine with now energy being targeted resulting in another surge in oil... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes Quality of Advice Review

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the release of the terms of reference for the Quality of Advice Review and the appointment of Ms Michelle Levy as the... Read more continue reading

Lonsec Investment Solutions adds to team as Managed Accounts hit record inflows

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Lonsec has announced three key hires to their Lonsec Investment Solutions (LIS) team to support the significant expansion of their managed account and consulting businesses. Ron Mehmet, currently Head of... Read more continue reading

SQM Research rates four Equity Trustees funds ‘Superior’  

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Equity Trustees has welcomed ‘Superior’ (four star) ratings from SQM Research for four of its funds managed by its Asset Management team. The ratings were awarded to the EQT Tax... Read more continue reading

BTIG Continues Global Expansion with New BTIG Australia Limited Location in Melbourne

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BTIG Australia Limited has announced the opening of its new Melbourne location. The Melbourne office will allow the firm to increase its client reach and better position itself to support... Read more continue reading

AFCA consults on proposed funding model

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The vast majority of financial firms would pay the same or less to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority under a proposed new user-pays funding model now the subject of consultation... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes AFCA funding changes

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has welcomed the announcement by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) about proposed changes to its funding model. The new model will significantly... Read more continue reading