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

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