The looming large excess of housing (and what to do about it)

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In an apparent suspension of collective logic, it appears few people have asked what happens when you provide massive incentives to bring forward an unprecedented spike in house construction while... Read more continue reading

Bravura Solutions appoints new Chief Executive Officer

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Bravura Solutions Limited (Bravura) has announced the appointment of Nick Parsons as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, with Tony Klim stepping down, effective 3 September 2021. Mr Parsons joined... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance reports solid growth; announces acquisition of ClearView advice businesses

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Leading provider of advice and business services to financial advice firms, Centrepoint Alliance Limited has announced strong growth during FY21, including a net profit after tax of $1.8m and 6%... Read more continue reading

APIR launches insurance product functionality

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Financial services utility APIR Systems has expanded its capabilities to include the Australian insurance sector, with insurers now able to apply for an APIR code for their products. According to... Read more continue reading

Investment professionals seek greater flexibility, and hybrid workplaces

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CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has released the first report in a four-part research study examining the changes that investment organisations and professionals are likely to adopt... Read more continue reading

Redpoint SMA Model Portfolio added to HUB24

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The Separately Managed Account (SMA) Model Portfolio of boutique asset manager, Redpoint Investment Management, has been added to investment and superannuation platform, HUB24. According to Redpoint chief executive and senior... Read more continue reading

Calastone study shows Covid-19 continues to fuel investor appetite and engagement

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A new white paper from global trading network for managed funds, Calastone, shows a clear increase in the willingness of existing investors to invest further, with Covid-19 being a stimulus.... Read more continue reading

Perennial’s Private to Public Opportunities Fund No.3 (PPP3) closes fully subscribed at $200M

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Perennial’s Private to Public Opportunities Fund No.3 (PPP3) has closed its capital raising fully subscribed – attracting $200 million from a wide range of wholesale investors. PPP3 will employ the... Read more continue reading

Australia overdue for retirement income overhaul: review family home, bequests and gig workers’ rights

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Retirement income for Australians, which rests on the three pillars of compulsory superannuation, a publicly-funded Age Pension, and voluntary savings, must undergo significant reform to be simpler, more efficient, and... Read more continue reading

FPA appoints Marc Olynyk as new Chair of the Financial Planning Education Council

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is pleased to announce Marc Olynyk as Chair of the Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC). Mr Olynyk, a senior lecturer in Financial Planning... Read more continue reading