M&A opportunities abound for cashed up businesses

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Despite a decrease in the number of merger and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in the second quarter of FY22, the average deal value has increased significantly, according to the latest Australian... Read more continue reading

Biggest lift in planned investment in a decade

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Business investment The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said new business investment (spending on buildings and equipment) rose by 1.1 per cent in the December quarter to be up 9.8... Read more continue reading

One of the oldest investors in Chinese onshore markets receives local AFSL approval 

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One of the earliest quantitative investors in China’s ‘A’ shares market, Mingshi Investment Management, has just been granted an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) to operate in Australia. Mingshi, which... Read more continue reading

Certified Financial Planner® professional numbers grow globally in 2021

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The number of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) professionals worldwide has grown to 203,312 (as at 31 December 2021), an increase of 5.5 per cent during the course of the year.... Read more continue reading

The escalation in Ukraine tensions – implications for investors

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Key points Ukraine tensions have escalated with Russia ordering troops into Ukraine regions already occupied by Russian separatists. Share markets are at high risk of more downside on fear of... Read more continue reading

Strongest wage growth in 7½ years 

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Wage Price Index The main measure of wage growth, the Wage Price Index (WPI), grew by 0.7 per cent in the December quarter – the strongest quarterly lift in wages... Read more continue reading

BT launches new brand campaign as it builds the ‘new BT’

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BT, one of Australia’s leading wealth management businesses, has launched its first brand campaign in over two years. The refresh showcases its technical and investing knowhow to boost brand consideration... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia announces leadership appointment to Life & Investments Operations team

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Zurich Life & Investments is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzi Leung to the role of Chief Claims Officer, effective immediately. Suzi will be reporting to Hilary Bates, Chief... Read more continue reading

Prime Value strengthens equities team with new portfolio manager Mike Younger

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Boutique investment house, Prime Value Asset Management, has strengthened its equities team with the senior appointment of Mike Younger as a Portfolio Manager. Mike Younger has more than 20 years’... Read more continue reading

Bravura appoints Paul Dunn as APAC Managing Director to support business growth

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Bravura Solutions Limited (ASX:BVS) (Bravura) has announced that it has promoted Paul Dunn to the role of APAC Managing Director. Dunn was previously Client Relations and Sales Director for APAC... Read more continue reading