DNR Capital Australian Emerging Companies Fund upgraded to ‘Recommended’ by Zenith

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The DNR Capital Australian Emerging Companies Fund[1] has been upgraded to a ‘Recommended’ rating from leading ratings house Zenith Investment Partners, which says the Fund “is well placed to deliver on its... Read more continue reading

The Banking and Finance Oath joins forces with The Ethics Centre

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The purpose-driven organisation The Banking and Finance Oath (The BFO) has announced a merger with The Ethics Centre, signifying a major step forward in expanding and enriching conversations within the... Read more continue reading

Morgan Stanley closes acquisition of Eaton Vance

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Morgan Stanley has completed the previously announced acquisition of Eaton Vance Corp. in a stock and cash transaction. Eaton Vance common stockholders were offered 0.5833 Morgan Stanley common shares and... Read more continue reading

Boutique Prime Value appoints new business development manager from MLC

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Boutique fund manager, Prime Value Asset Management, has appointed Philip Morgan as Director Investor Relations and Capital Raising to boost its presence among financial planners and dealer groups. Mr Morgan... Read more continue reading

Royal Commission highlights retired Australian’s desire to live at home; Household Capital helps them to make it safe

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Household Capital welcomes the government’s Royal Commission into Aged Care and looks forward to meaningful and urgent reform of the aged care industry. Says Dr Joshua Funder, Chief Executive Officer... Read more continue reading

Biggest lift in Aussie home prices in 17½ years; Record home prices in 53 Aussie regions

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Home prices; Manufacturing activity Home prices: The CoreLogic Home Value Index of national home prices rose by 2.1 per cent in February – the biggest increase since August 2003. Prices... Read more continue reading

It’s time to stop calling it advice, when it’s not

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The Advisers Association (TAA) says now that the message seems to be filtering through to the broader community that it is illegal for someone to call themselves a ‘financial adviser’... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 26 February, 2021

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global share markets fell over the last week as the selloff in bonds accelerated raising concerns about valuations. Bond yields increased... Read more continue reading

Ignition Advice expands European team with UK footprint

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Fintech Ignition Advice continue their growth with a move into the UK market establishing new teams in London and Edinburgh. Terry Donohoe, CEO Europe, Ignition Advice says, “We are delighted... Read more continue reading

AFA statement on annual renewal

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) does not believe that annual renewal is necessary, although we are very conscious of the Government’s determination to implement the Royal Commission recommendations and... Read more continue reading