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HUB24 reports record first half

From HUB24

Financial services provider HUB24 (ASX: HUB) has announced its results for the half year ended 31 December 2021 (1HFY21), reporting Group Underlying Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) of $7.5m (up... Read more continue reading

25 Feb 2021

Aviva Investors appoints Daniel McHugh as CIO, Real Assets

From Aviva Investors

Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’), has appointed Daniel McHugh as Chief Investment Officer of its £47.3 billion Real Assets business[1]. This follows the appointment... Read more continue reading

25 Feb 2021

Virtual National Conference huge hit with delegates

From SMSF Association

The SMSF Association National Conference ticked all the boxes with the two-day event attracting more than 1,100 registrations from every state and territory, over 9,500 hours of sessions viewed and... Read more continue reading

24 Feb 2021

Actuaries Institute president says risk management is increasingly important

From Actuaries Institute

Risk management is a significant area of growth for Australia’s actuaries as the private and government sectors, the economy and jobs market recover from the impact of COVID-19, incoming Actuaries... Read more continue reading

24 Feb 2021

Financial institutions to significantly increase use of gig economy workers to upskill workforce

From PwC

More than half (52%) of financial institutions say they expect to have more gig-based employees over the next three to five years, according PwC’s report, “Productivity 2021 and beyond: Upskilling the... Read more continue reading

24 Feb 2021

LITs – providing the structure for income

From LICAT - Listed Investment Company and Trust Association

As the number of investors seeking income in today’s record low interest rate world rises, an increasing number are considering Listed Investment Trusts (LITs). These closed-ended trusts (similar to listed... Read more continue reading

24 Feb 2021

ETF Securities reduces fees

From Global X ETFs

In a move to improve the value and fee transparency of its products, ETF Securities has reduced the fees charged on three of its products. Recoverable expenses for ETFS Battery... Read more continue reading

24 Feb 2021

GQG Partners continues wholesale expansion with senior appointment

From GQG Partners

GQG Partners has appointed Ashneel Naidu to the newly created role of director of business development, based in Sydney and reporting to Daniel Bullock, director of wholesale markets. Mr Naidu... Read more continue reading

24 Feb 2021

SMSFs with LRBAs ‘not penalised’ for capitalising interest

From SMSF Association

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) that have borrowed from a private company under a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) will not suffer adverse tax consequences if the loan interest has been... Read more continue reading

23 Feb 2021

Update from FASEA on the Financial Adviser Exam

From FASEA - Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority

Since June 2019, the exam has been offered 10 times in person and online with 11241 candidates (89%) successful to date. The exam will be offered a further 5 times... Read more continue reading

23 Feb 2021

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