Financial advisers may need to factor in how a managed account trades, in order to realise full benefits for investors

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Financial advisers may need to factor in how a managed account trades on behalf of their clients in order to realise the full benefits of a personalised managed portfolio, according... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rates remain steady in October

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Data released by SQM Research yesterday has revealed the national residential rental vacancy rate remained steady in October 2019 at 2.1% from September. The total number of vacancies Australia-wide is... Read more continue reading

TAL realigns business for the future

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has realigned its structure to better reflect the evolving shape and size of the Australian life insurance market and following the recent integration... Read more continue reading

Mayfair Platinum launches new secure investment product

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Mayfair 101 has launched its second fixed interest investment product, M Core Fixed Income, under its Mayfair Platinum brand in response to increasing demand from investors seeking income producing investments... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen Standard Investments strengthens Australian fixed income capabilities with new appointment

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Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has strengthened its Australian Fixed Income team with the appointment of Amanda Chong as Investment Manager focusing on credit. Amanda has more than 20 years’ experience... Read more continue reading

FASEA releases September exam results

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FASEA has released exam results from the second Financial Adviser Exam held in September 2019. Result highlights include: the exam was held in 8 metropolitan and 7 regional centres across... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute says longevity tables need review

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Crucial tables used in software to estimate retirees’ longevity and calculate how best to ensure their savings last, need a critical update, the Actuaries Institute said. The tables have a... Read more continue reading

Raiz successfully raises A$6.02 million via institutional placement

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Raiz Invest Limited (ASX: RZI) (Raiz or The Company) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Placement of seven million fully paid shares at $0.86 cents per new... Read more continue reading

Neuberger Berman’s EME Select Fund awarded a ‘Recommended’ Zenith rating

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Neuberger Berman’s Emerging Markets Equity Select Fund (EME Select Fund) has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating from independently-owned investment research house Zenith. The Fund, which was launched in August, aims... Read more continue reading

World Vision subsidiary VisionFund International and FIIG launch first impact bond in Australia

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VisionFund International (VisionFund), the mission-focused microfinance subsidiary of children’s charity World Vision, has announced the launch of its first bond with the intention of raising up to AUD20 million. In... Read more continue reading