ASIC provides information on funeral expenses reform

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ASIC has issued an information sheet for providers of funeral expenses facilities. Recent changes to the Corporations Regulations mean that entities who sell funeral expenses facilities will generally be required... Read more continue reading

Salary relief throws lifeline to small businesses

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The Federal Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper payment announced yesterday, when coupled with earlier measures in response to the economic fallout from COVID-19 (coronavirus), will provide vital support to small business... Read more continue reading

FASEA welcomes reappointment of directors

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) notes the Government’s reappointment of Professor Mark Brimble and Dr. Simon Longstaff AO as part-time directors of FASEA for a further three-year... Read more continue reading

CFM strategies awarded coveted ‘Recommended’ by Zenith

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Global quantitative and systematic asset management firm, Capital Fund Management LLP (CFM), has announced that its CFM IS Trends Trust Class A and CFM ISDiversified Trust were both rated ‘Recommended’... Read more continue reading

Chinese manufacturing activity hits 2½-year high – strongest business credit growth in 2½ years

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Consumer confidence; Private sector credit; New home sales; China data Consumer confidence: The weekly ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rating fell by 9.6 per cent to a record low of 65.3... Read more continue reading

AstuteWheel passes cyber security check with flying colours

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AstuteWheel has passed an independent IT & Cybersecurity health check on its business with flying colours. The health check was commissioned by AstuteWheel and conducted by Gridware, a leading third... Read more continue reading

Schroders announces new leadership in Asia Pacific

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Schroders has made senior leadership appointments to both its Asia Pacific region and Japan business as the Group continues to deliver on its ambitious growth strategy across Asia Pacific. Following... Read more continue reading

COVID-19 REIT market outlook from Principal Real Estate Investors

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Throughout last month’s persistent volatility and the continued uncertainty of COVID-19, the defensive attributes of REITs could help them stand up over the long term, according to Principal Real Estate... Read more continue reading

Westpac extends COVID-19 support for business

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Westpac is pleased to confirm its support of the Australian Banking Association’s (ABA) extended Business Support Package, announced yesterday. Westpac Chief Executive Business Guil Lima said: “This is about offering... Read more continue reading

Lonsec extends full Managed Portfolio offering to BT Panorama users

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Lonsec has partnered with BT Financial Group to make its suite of Listed and Retirement Managed Portfolios available on the BT Panorama platform. BT Panorama users now have access to all... Read more continue reading