Metrics launches Metrics Business Finance

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To support growth of its SME lending, Metrics has acquired Bigstone Finance, which brings deep experience and valuable relationships in this dynamic sector of the Australian economy. Metrics Managing Partner Andrew Lockhart... Read more continue reading

AGM season: Who will provide earnings and cost guidance that gives us insights into 2022?

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More than 60 listed Australian companies will be holding an Annual General Meeting over the next six weeks. Operational updates provided by company management at these events is arguably more... Read more continue reading

Aviva Investors strengthens Global High Yield Team

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Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), has announced that it has strengthened its Global High Yield team with the appointment of Sau Mui. Sau has... Read more continue reading

Survey finds Asia Pacific asset owners more progressive on implementing decarbonisation investment strategies

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Asset owners in Asia Pacific are more advanced in their approaches to decarbonisation, compared with global peers, State Street Global Advisors’ research finds. State Street Global Advisors surveyed senior executives... Read more continue reading

Fortnum Executive Chair Ray Miles to retire

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Australian Financial Services Licensee, Fortnum Private Wealth has announced that the group’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Ray Miles, will step down from executive duties at the end of the year,... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton appoints experienced Sales Director to bolster Australian distribution capabilities

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Franklin Templeton Australia has appointed Marc Hraiki to the position of Sales Director in Sydney. Hraiki has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and joins Franklin... Read more continue reading

Asendium completes $1.1m capital raise

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Financial advice disruptor Asendium has completed a capital raise and secured more than $1.1m of investment, primarily from the financial services industry. Asendium is transforming the way financial advisers deliver... Read more continue reading

Email scams on the rise targeting Aussie businesses

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Scammers are continuing to take advantage of Australians during the pandemic, with new Westpac data revealing a 57 per cent increase in email scams targeting business customers over the last... Read more continue reading

FPA names second 2021 winner of Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award 

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has named Sydney-based financial planner Susan Buda of Brady & Associates Financial Advisers, as the second 2021 winner of the Gwen Fletcher Memorial Award. Named after... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance boosts retail insurance credentials with new appointments

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MLC Life Insurance has boosted its retail distribution team for the future as the life insurer focuses on providing stronger partnership support to licensees and advisers. Michael Downey, General Manager... Read more continue reading