Year in review. Year in preview

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The past year: 2020/21 In 2019/20 Australia experienced its first recession in 28 years – impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus as well as drought, bushfires and storms. But over 2020/21... Read more continue reading

Robeco appoints client service manager

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Robeco Australia has appointed Julian Turner as client service manager responsible for supporting business relationships with institutional and wholesale clients. Effective yesterday, Mr Turner will be based in the asset... Read more continue reading

Zenith upgrades Tribeca Alpha Plus Fund to ‘Recommended’ as funds under management approach $1 billion

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The Tribeca Alpha Plus Fund has been upgraded to a ‘Recommended’ rating from research house Zenith, as its funds under management approach the $1 billion mark. The fund, managed by Sydney-based... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia appoints new Head of Strategic Partnerships- Master Trusts

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Leading life and health insurer AIA Australia has welcomed Harumi Hancox into its Group Distribution team as the new Head of Strategic Partnerships, responsible for Master Trust clients.  When announcing... Read more continue reading

Queensland’s newest superfund emerges  

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Queensland’s latest member-owned super fund has officially formed on July 1 with the finalisation of the merger between superannuation providers LGIAsuper and Energy Super. With around $22 billion in member... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments’ mid-year market outlook

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Russell Investments’ strategists see the global reopening on track at mid-year as COVID-19 vaccination rates climb, and the team believes potential risks such as inflation or a hawkish U.S. Federal... Read more continue reading

Fitzpatricks Private Wealth strengthens Victorian presence with new hire

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Fitzpatricks Private Wealth (Fitzpatricks) creates a stronger presence in the Victorian market, with the appointment of Daniel Proietto to the role of Victorian Regional Manager. Mr Proietto brings a wealth of... Read more continue reading

SG Hiscock launches medical technology fund

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SG Hiscock & Company has launched a new fund that will invest in Australian medical technology companies. The SGH Medical Technology Fund will have a social impact focus and aims... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes release of the 2021 Intergenerational Report

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“The intergenerational report (IGR) clearly illustrates the importance of building superannuation savings to offset the growing liabilities related to an aging population”, according to John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF... Read more continue reading

The never-ending coronavirus pandemic – why snap lockdowns in Australia make sense until herd immunity is reached

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Key points Snap lockdowns in Sydney, Perth and Queensland are likely to cost the economy $2.5bn, but like previous snap lockdowns are unlikely to derail the recovery. Australia has little... Read more continue reading