WealthO2 appoints head of client success to support new business growth

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WealthO2 has appointed Ahn Rutty to the newly created role ‘head of client success’ as demand for their innovative adviser tech software solution increases. Ahn will play a pivotal role... Read more continue reading

Westpac Housing Pulse details early signs of moderation in the housing market

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Australia’s housing market is showing some early signs of a moderation, with conditions varying across the country. The November Westpac Housing Pulse, released yesterday, details three risks confronting the outlook... Read more continue reading

Bell Asset Management announces distribution joint venture with US-based Spouting Rock Asset Management

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Bell Asset Management, a Melbourne-based specialist boutique global equity manager managing over $3.5 billion in assets, announces a joint venture distribution partnership with Spouting Rock Asset Management, LLC (Spouting Rock),... Read more continue reading

Martin Currie appoints Aimee Truesdale as portfolio manager to global emerging markets team

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Martin Currie, the active equity specialist and steward of £16.5 billion (A$30.8 billion) in assets under management as of September 30, 2021, has announced the addition of Aimee Truesdale as... Read more continue reading

COVID-19 relief for SMSFs may require specialist input 

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The various relief measures implemented by the Federal Government in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and extended into the 2021-22 financial year have highlighted the need for SMSF specialist... Read more continue reading

The Expert Advisory Committee of SuperFriend gains two new members

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Workplace mental health organisation SuperFriend appoints Katherine Kaspar, Chief Executive Officer of Meat Industry Employees’ Superannuation Fund and Maria Falas, Head of Life Strategy and Transformation of ClearView, to their... Read more continue reading

Manulife Investment Management and ClearView enter into a strategic partnership to develop wealth management solutions

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Manulife Investment Management and ClearView Wealth Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development of investment solutions for the Australian market. The strategic partnership aims... Read more continue reading

Thematic ETFs driving further growth in ETF market

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Since launching in 2001, ETFs have grown in popularity with Australian investors due to the ease of access, the lower cost compared to actively managed funds and their tracking of... Read more continue reading

AFCA launches new platform to improve dispute resolution 

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has launched a new digital platform to help financial firms better manage disputes that reach the ombudsman service. The new AFCA Member Benchmarking Dashboard... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 19 November, 2021

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets were mixed over the last week. US shares rose 0.3% for the week helped by strong data but with gains pared slightly... Read more continue reading