Dynamic Asset continues to build supporters as COVID drives managed accounts surge

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Leading Australian portfolio manager Dynamic Asset Consulting has announced that privately-owned financial adviser dealer group Finchley & Kent has added the Dynamic Asset managed account and investment management solution to... Read more continue reading

Steve Lawrence appointed Executive Director of Lending at Pallas Capital

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Pallas Capital has announced the appointment of Steve Lawrence as Executive Director of Lending. Steve will lead Pallas Capital’s growing lending team as the business continues its trajectory of rapid... Read more continue reading

Milford expands Australian team with three senior appointments

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Specialist investment firm Milford Asset Management (Milford) has announced the appointments of Murray Pell, Head of Wholesale Distribution, Brad Mackay, Regional Manager, Queensland, and Rachael Satchell, Business Development Manager, Queensland.... Read more continue reading

Statement in response to the ASIC X findings from consumer research n “General Advice’ Label

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The FPA is disappointed ASIC has decided not to make any recommendations to the Government to address the harm caused by consumers misunderstanding the term ‘general advice’. While renaming ‘general... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments makes additions to senior leadership team

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Russell Investments, a leading global investment solutions firm, has announced that Kate El-Hillow has joined as Global Chief Investment Officer, and Kevin Klingert has been hired as President. El-Hillow, who... Read more continue reading

The return of geopolitical risk? – what to watch over the remainder of 2021

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Key points Geopolitical issues generate much interest but don’t necessarily have a significant impact on markets. But geopolitical risks are higher than prior to the GFC reflecting three big themes:... Read more continue reading

Are we now at the top of the V-shaped recovery?

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By now most investors are tiring of their inboxes being filled by sell-side economists and strategists talking about reflation, how much more optimistic they are relative to consensus, and for... Read more continue reading

Hejaz launches Australia’s first Islamic-specialist financial adviser network

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In an Australian first, Hejaz Financial Services, Australia’s leading diversified provider of Islamic financial products and services, has announced the launch of the Hejaz Financial Advisers network dedicated to advising... Read more continue reading

AZ NGA expands QLD footprint with two more deals

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Azimut-backed professional services utility, AZ Next Generation Advisory (AZ NGA) has completed its 17th transaction in Queensland, bringing its national total to 79. The group’s acquisition of the recently rebranded... Read more continue reading

Total property listings rise in April

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Figures released by SQM Research reveal national residential property listings rose in April 2021 by 2.4% to 262,617 from 256,568 in March 2021, while asking houses prices jumped 6.1% in... Read more continue reading