MLC Core Investment List surpasses $500m FUM milestone

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MLC Wealth’s (MLC) new Core Investment List, available on MLC Wrap and Navigator Series 2, has surpassed $500m FUM in the four months since launching in April 2020[1]. The Core... Read more continue reading

WealthO2 hits record FUA as advisers vote with their feet

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Adviser platform alternative WealthO2 has passed the $2 billion mark in funds under administration, reflecting the growing demand from advisers for a low cost fee for service, unconflicted, adviser platform... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 21 August, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets were mixed over the last week. US shares rose slightly but have been constrained around their February record high... Read more continue reading

Investors demand more features and services from online brokers: 2020 1H Australia Online Investing Report

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Specialist researcher Investment Trends has released its 2020 1H Online Investing Report, an in-depth study of the preferences and behaviours of online equities and ETF investors in Australia. Key highlights:... Read more continue reading

COVID-19 uncertainty presents attractive opportunities for long-term investors

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Given all the debate around the “new normal” in a post COVID-19 world, there is increasing divergence in the performance of the perceived winners and losers from the pandemic, according... Read more continue reading

SMSFs reactive but resilient through volatile pandemic markets

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Despite return and yield concerns during the peak of COVID-19 induced volatility, self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are optimistic about market recovery, according to the 2020 Vanguard/Investment Trends SMSF investor... Read more continue reading

Diversification and liquidity key priorities for SMSF advisers amid market uncertainty

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While over 70 per cent of self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees are satisfied with their financial planner, a large and growing proportion of SMSFs still have unmet advice needs, according... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance delivers strong recurring growth as industry disruption presents opportunities

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Leading provider of advice and business services to financial advice firms, Centrepoint Alliance Limited (ASX: CAF), has announced strong growth during FY20 including an increase of 11% in gross revenue... Read more continue reading

Iress reports 2020 half-year results

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Iress (IRE.ASX) has announced its financial results for the six months to 30 June 2020. On a constant currency basis, operating revenue was up 11% on 1H19. Revenue growth reflects... Read more continue reading

Double-digit regional unemployment rates

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Detailed labour force estimates; Chinese data Highest jobless rates: Mandurah in Western Australia had the highest jobless rate across Australia in July at 18 per cent. Unemployment rates are also... Read more continue reading