First Zenith rating for ECP Growth Companies Fund is ‘Recommended’

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Copia Investment Partners has announced the ECP Growth Companies Fund has received a “Recommended” rating, in its first review by Zenith. The Fund offers investors a concentrated and benchmark-unaware exposure... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen Standard Investments strengthens Australian institutional sales team

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Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has strengthened its Australian distribution team with the appointment of Vishal Sharma as Institutional Director for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney. Vishal will build... Read more continue reading

Australian Actuaries Climate Index reflects devastating Summer bushfires and storms

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The Australian Actuaries Climate Index[1] reflects the extreme weather conditions that enabled the destructive bushfire season that resulted in $2.3 billion of insurance losses and claimed 34 lives over the... Read more continue reading

Pinnacle Investment Management unveils first European-based fund manager

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Five former senior members from Stewart Investors are among the founding members of new London-based investment boutique, Aikya Investment Management (Aikya). The investment boutique, specialising in emerging markets, will be... Read more continue reading

Petrol prices near 16-year low

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Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney petrol prices lift Weekly Petrol Prices Petrol prices: According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average price of unleaded petrol fell by 2.3 cents... Read more continue reading

IMB Bank completes merger with Hunter United Employees’ Credit Union

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IMB Bank has completed its merger with Newcastle-headquartered Hunter United Employees’ Credit Union Ltd (‘Hunter United’) after receiving regulatory approval from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. IMB Chief Executive Robert... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 1 May, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Despite sharp falls late in the week, share markets rose over the past week as whole as news of an easing... Read more continue reading

AMP and AFL Players’ Association extend superannuation partnership

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AMP and the AFL Players’ Association (AFLPA) has announced an extension of their 20-year partnership to provide AFL players with default superannuation. The re-appointment follows a comprehensive review process commissioned... Read more continue reading

Home sales hit 29-year lows – accommodation costs fall the most in 18 years

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Home sales hit 29-year lows Accommodation costs fall the most in 18 years Home prices; Producer prices; Manufacturing; COVID-19 impact on households Home prices: The CoreLogic Home Value Index of national home... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State data reveals financial adviser hot topics

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CFS’ team of technical superannuation experts is helping ensure advisers are ready to help members, for whom early access under the Government’s package will provide much needed funds to help... Read more continue reading