10 charts we’re thinking about right now

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What it means House prices around the world are rising rapidly – including in the United States. Recent gains have re-opened old GFC wounds, with escalating concern of another housing... Read more continue reading

Tips and traps for authorised representative agreements

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If you are appointed to provide financial services on behalf of an Australian financial service licensee, you must enter into an authorised representative (AR) agreement. In this blog we set... Read more continue reading

IPO market continues strong resurgence in first half of 2021

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The Australian IPO market has continued its rebound from the COVID-induced slump in the first half of last year, with a particularly strong start to the year that saw 61... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association appoints two Board members

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The SMSF Association has recently appointed two new Board members. They are Professor Deborah Ralston, a former Chair of the Association who stepped down in September 2019 on being appointed... Read more continue reading

Justin Delaney appointed Country CEO for Zurich’s Life, Investments, and General Insurance businesses in Australia and New Zealand

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Zurich Australia announces the appointment of Justin Delaney as Country CEO with responsibility for Zurich’s Life & Investments (L&I) and General Insurance (GI) businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Sean... Read more continue reading

Thinktank hits $1 billion loan milestone for 2020-21

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Specialist commercial and residential property lender Thinktank has registered an impressive milestone in settling more than $1 billion in loans for the first time in the financial year ended 30... Read more continue reading

Acadian Asset Management launches systematic global macro fund

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Acadian Asset Management LLC, together with Equity Trustees, have launched a new multi-asset absolute return fund in Australia for those seeking a consistent and diversifying stream of returns, with low... Read more continue reading

Schroders appoints head of Australian fixed income from internal team

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Schroders has promoted Stuart Dear to the role of Head of Australian Fixed Income effective 19 July 2021. Stuart will be based in Sydney and will continue to report to... Read more continue reading

Michael Dwyer appointed chair of Bennelong boards

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Michael Dwyer AM has been appointed as chair of the boards of Bennelong Funds Management Group Pty Ltd (BFMG) and its subsidiary Bennelong Funds Management Ltd (BFML), effective from 1... Read more continue reading

Stigma is still a barrier to mental wellness in financial services

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Calls to Lifeline Australia, the national suicide prevention service, have been on the rise since the start of the pandemic in 2019. With the latest lockdown, the situation just got... Read more continue reading