AXA IM launches Investment Institute, with Chris Iggo appointed as Chair

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has announced the launch of the AXA IM Investment Institute, a new platform that aims to help clients make better informed investment decisions by bringing... Read more continue reading

Active Super and Vision Super Sign Merger MOU

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Active Super and Vision Super have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a potential merger and will undertake due diligence to determine if a merger is likely to... Read more continue reading

RBA policy rate response: are markets pricing “too much” or “too little”? 

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In what was somewhat of a surprise, the RBA joined a number of other developed country central banks in announcing a 50 bp policy rate increase at the conclusion of... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases Information Sheet on warnings and reprimands given to financial advisers

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The requirement for ASIC to give warnings and reprimands to financial advisers in specified circumstances was introduced by the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response—Better Advice) Act 2021[1] (Better Advice... Read more continue reading

The RBA hikes rates again with more to go – but falling confidence and home prices will limit RBA tightening

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Key points The RBA has hiked the cash rate again – by 0.5% taking it to 0.85% and continues to signal more rate hikes ahead. We expect the cash rate... Read more continue reading

Padua appoints head of technical advice and head of marketing

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Padua Solutions has appointed Rudy Haddad to the newly created role of head of technical advice, overseeing Padua’s technical capabilities across its software, services, research & data divisions. Haddad has... Read more continue reading

SMSF software provider, SuperConcepts, achieves major milestone

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Specialist self-managed super fund (SMSF) software provider SuperConcepts has achieved its first significant milestone with its new iteration of SuperMate, having onboarded the first 1,500 funds onto the platform. The... Read more continue reading

S&P confirms A- ratings for two Metrics Credit Partners funds

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S&P Global Ratings has assigned A- ratings to Metrics Credit Partners (Metrics) Diversified Australian Senior Loan Fund (DASLF) and Real Estate Debt Fund (REDF). Metrics Managing Partner, Andrew Lockhart, has... Read more continue reading

Apostle Funds Management continues growth, appointing first Chief Operating Officer

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Apostle Funds Management (AFM) continues growth trajectory by appointing its first Chief Operating Officer, Eric Chu. This is a newly created role for the independent, female led fund manager following... Read more continue reading

RBA and the ‘stitch in time saves nine’ approach to monetary policy

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 The outcome of today’s RBA meeting is a difficult one to call. According to the 22 economists polled by Bloomberg, eight expect a 25 bp increase, eleven expect 40 bps... Read more continue reading