Inflation – why it matters for investment markets

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Key points The shift from high inflation to low inflation has been a key tailwind for investment returns over the last 40 years – in particular it has allowed capital... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance appoints new Chief Claims Officer

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MLC Life Insurance has appointed Andrew Beevors as its new Chief Claims Officer commencing on 16 August. He will report directly to CEO, Rodney Cook, as a member of his... Read more continue reading

Zenith introduces dedicated index fund rating

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Investment research consultancy Zenith Investment Partners has launched a framework specifically for rating index funds, with the first ratings now available through its adviser site. The new ratings will be... Read more continue reading

Two Adelaide-based firms join Count Financial

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Count Financial Limited (Count Financial) has announced that two Adelaide-based firms have joined its national advice network. Adelaide Private Wealth and DMCA Advisory are the latest firms to join the... Read more continue reading

Monash Investors restructures LIC to launch an exchange traded managed fund

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Leading Long/Short Australian Equities Fund Manager, Monash Investors, has undertaken Australia’s first restructure of a Listed Investment Company (LIC) to launch an exchange traded managed fund on the ASX to offer investors... Read more continue reading

Wisest place for savings: Shares hit decade highs

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Demolitions hit record highs; Consumer confidence; Chinese inflation; Weekly payroll & jobs; Demolitions What happened? In the latest Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment survey, 28.7 percent of respondents said the... Read more continue reading

Metrics solidifies market position with new appointments

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Metrics Credit Partners has announced new appointments within its Investments Team, as the business cements its position as Australia’s leading non-bank corporate lender. Mathew Fulton and Marc Hurwitz have been... Read more continue reading

Bloomberg Expands Equity Indices with Emerging Markets and Thematic Benchmarks

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Bloomberg has announced the expansion of its global equity index range, including emerging market country benchmarks, sector, and thematic index capabilities. With this launch, Bloomberg fills a need for advanced... Read more continue reading

The wealth effect

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Economic perspectives Australian home prices have lifted by almost 11 per cent over the past year, raising concerns about weakening housing affordability. But for the two-thirds of Aussies who either... Read more continue reading

Industry veteran to head Plenary’s new funds management business

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Plenary Group has appointed industry veteran Julie-Anne Mizzi to lead its funds management activities across Australia and New Zealand. Julie-Anne brings more than 30 years of experience to Plenary, most... Read more continue reading