2021 Global Market Outlook – Q2 update: The second coming

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Vaccines and U.S. stimulus have the global economy on track for a strong rebound in the second half of the year. We expect the reopening trade to favour equities over... Read more continue reading

Mason Stevens growth plans continue with Distribution Director hire

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Sydney-based firm Mason Stevens has expanded its national footprint by hiring a new Sales Director in Melbourne, building on its growth momentum of the past 12 months. David Johnson, formerly... Read more continue reading

Synchron appoints Ben Donohue Queensland State Manager

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Synchron has appointed Ben Donohue as State Manager for Queensland, effective 6 April 2021. In announcing the appointment, Synchron Director, Don Trapnell said, “Ben began working in financial services in 2005, and was... Read more continue reading

New women’s taskforce must ensure the upcoming Federal Budget targets gender inequality and provides support to parents, children

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The Parenthood welcomes the Prime Minister’s new women’s cabinet taskforce and urges the group to prioritise significant investment in reducing gender inequality in the upcoming Federal Budget. “This moment in... Read more continue reading

Market outlook Q&A – global recovery, vaccines, inflation, the risk of a share crash, Aust house prices and other issues

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Key points Global recovery is on track. Vaccines are working. JobKeeper’s end won’t derail Australia’s recovery. Inflation could become an issue in the medium term. Shares are at risk of... Read more continue reading

State Street Digitises Investor Onboarding for Transfer Agency Clients in Australia

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State Street Corporation has announced the appointment of Australia’s LAB Group to introduce electronic investor onboarding capabilities for its fund manager clients in Australia, using LAB Group’s platform. With LAB... Read more continue reading

Metrics Credit Partners announces several new hires as business expands

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Metrics Credit Partners, Australia’s leading non-bank corporate lender, has announced several new additions to its team as the business grows to meet strong demand from Australian investors and borrowers. The... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches new industry initiative – The Year of the Insurance Professional

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ANZIIF is proud to launch the Year of the Insurance Professional, an initiative for 2021 which is all about showcasing the success of insurance professionals and raising awareness about the great... Read more continue reading

EQT Holdings Limited Board appointment

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EQT Holdings Limited (ASX: EQT) has announced the appointment of The Hon. Kelly O’Dwyer as a non-executive director to its Board. Ms O’Dwyer was the Liberal Party member for the... Read more continue reading

Easter petrol price hike; Used car prices lift; Record resources & energy exports

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Petrol Prices; Used vehicle market; Resources & energy exports Fuel prices: Last week the national average price of unleaded petrol fell by 0.6 cents a litre to 137.9 cents per... Read more continue reading