Lonsec continues to support the growth of Managed Accounts 

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Lonsec has expanded its support of Managed Accounts on the AMP North and CFS FirstWrap platforms with the launch of its Lonsec Listed Managed Portfolios. The portfolios harness the depth... Read more continue reading

Superannuation trustees strengthen governance practices following ASIC surveillance of investment switching

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Trustees in Australia’s superannuation industry have revised their internal policies and procedures after an ASIC surveillance found significant deficiencies in their conflicts management arrangements relating to investment switching. ASIC found... Read more continue reading

Australian government debt per person to double by 2025

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Focus on Australia By 2025 Australia is expected to owe US$50,021 (AU$68,806) per person in government debt, doubling in value from 2021, adding a significant burden to taxpayers This increase... Read more continue reading

RBA: Run out of “patience”?

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The RBA Governor’s Statement on Tuesday appeared to indicate that the RBA Board has learnt from the difficulties facing the Fed and ECB.  “Patience” is no longer prudent. Both the... Read more continue reading

Resolution Capital Real Assets Fund upgraded by Lonsec

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Resolution Capital is pleased to announce the Resolution Capital Real Assets Fund (the Fund) has been upgraded to a ‘Highly Recommended’ rating by Lonsec. It is the second year in... Read more continue reading

ECP Asset Management appoints Amy Teh as principal

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ECP Asset Management has appointed Amy Teh in the newly created role of principal as it moves to expand its footprint into the broader Australian market. In this role, Ms Teh... Read more continue reading

Five great charts on investing that are particularly useful in times of uncertainty like the present

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Key points Successful investing can be very difficult in times like the present with immense uncertainty around inflation, interest rates, war in Ukraine & continuing covid waves. This makes it... Read more continue reading

Total Property Listings continue to rise in March

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Key points National residential property listings rose in March 2022 by 1.8% to 218,398 from 214,495 in February. Compared to 12 months ago, listings dropped 14.9%. Nationally, new listings (Less... Read more continue reading

iExtend builds momentum with leading industry appointments

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Market entrant iExtend has made a number of senior appointments to its leadership and distribution teams, adding further experience and resources to support financial advisers seeking a more flexible and... Read more continue reading

ClearView unveils top three priorities for industry reform

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Slashing advice paperwork, no further changes to risk commissions and measures to support stable, sustainable income protection solutions should be top of the financial services industry’s reform agenda as it... Read more continue reading