AMP expands MyNorth insurance offer

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AMP has partnered with leading insurers AIA Australia and TAL to expand its wrap platform insurance offer, providing more choice for clients. Both insurance offers are available for advisers and... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital appoints new fund managers to flagship diversified property fund

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AMP Capital has appointed a new fund management team for the AMP Capital Diversified Property Fund (ADPF), with Tom Green appointed as Fund Manager and Andrew Jeffs as Deputy Fund... Read more continue reading

Metrics to cut performance fee to counter low rate environment

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Metrics Credit Partners (Metrics) has announced plans to voluntarily waive its performance fee for the MCP Income Opportunities Trust (ASX:MOT), to prevent investor returns being impacted by current record low... Read more continue reading

Consumer spirits lift; Global optimism

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Consumer sentiment; Global economy; CBA Household spending intentions Consumer confidence: The weekly ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rating rose by 1.0 point (0.9 per cent) to 108.3 – the highest reading... Read more continue reading

The optimal investment team structure – does it exist?

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The European Commission’s second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) came into effect on 3 January 2018, aimed at increasing competition and fee transparency amongst market participants inside and... Read more continue reading

2019 Margin Lending Adviser Report: Innovative products are key to rejuvenating the margin lending space

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its 2019 Margin Lending Adviser Report, which examines the evolving use of gearing to invest among Australian stockbrokers and financial planners. Key highlights:... Read more continue reading

New MetLife research suggests financial advisers should consider multiple payment structures to cater to individual client needs

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New research released by MetLife Australia reveals ‘commission’ isn’t the dirty word we think it is and suggests financial advisers should consider implementing a range of payment options to suit... Read more continue reading

Zenith grows team, signals further growth ambitions

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Leading investment research and consulting firm, Zenith Investment Partners is preparing for further growth opportunities with the appointment of Jason Huddy to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen Standard Investments partners with HUB24, provides comprehensive digital client engagement tools

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Global asset manager Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is partnering with HUB24 to empower the investment and superannuation platform with comprehensive digital client engagement tools to deliver significantly improved investment and... Read more continue reading

Fourth Line successfully closes equity raise to fund technology agenda, talent resources and business growth

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Fourth Line has closed a first-round equity raising to further fund its technology agenda, talent resources and business growth. The equity raising is the first raising by the company since... Read more continue reading