MetLife works with Foodbank Australia to provide over 186,000 meals to Australians

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MetLife Australia and the MetLife Foundation will be working with Australia’s largest provider of hunger relief, Foodbank Australia, to provide over 186,000 meals (or the equivalent of over 100,000kg of... Read more continue reading

COVID-19 puts spotlight on corporates’ approach to social issues

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The coronavirus crisis will have a profound impact on companies’ approach to social issues, according to the latest Pulse Survey of Fidelity International’s in-house analysts[1]. Over half of Fidelity’s analysts... Read more continue reading

10 medium to longer-term implications from the coronavirus shock

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Key points Key medium to longer-term implications flowing from the coronavirus shock are: lower for longer interest rates; a further blow to globalisation; another leg up in the US/China cold... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases April exam results

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ASEA has released exam results from the fifth Financial Advisers Exam held in April 2020. Result highlights include: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the exam was held exclusively... Read more continue reading

Call to diversify investments to avoid GFC style losses post COVID-19

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The COVID-19 pandemic has again exposed the fundamental flaw of balanced funds – expected “defensiveness” of traditional diversification approaches fail to perform in sharp market downturns. Investment manager Cor Capital’s Tom Rachcoff says:... Read more continue reading

The hidden power of exploring all finance options for businesses

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Australia’s banking and finance landscape has changed considerably over the last twenty years. Going from a sector where the big four banks provided the lion’s share of financing, numerous other... Read more continue reading

COVID total and permanent disability claims initiative

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The life insurance industry has put further steps in place to support Australians through the unprecedented public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Last week the Financial Services Council (FSC)... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance appoints new Chief Financial Officer

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Centrepoint Alliance is bolstering its executive team with the appointment of Mr Brendon Glass to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr Glass brings significant operational experience to Centrepoint... Read more continue reading

Media statement from FPA CEO Dante De Gori CFP ®

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The Financial Planning Association welcomes the removal of the exemption that allows stamping fees on listed investment entities, and now calls on the Senate to urgently turn its attention to... Read more continue reading

Hyperion Asset Management ranked first out of 295 global equity funds over five-year period

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Hyperion Asset Management’s Global Growth Companies B Fund has topped a table of 295 Equity World large cap funds as per the data from the Morningstar Direct Global Fund Manager... Read more continue reading