Household Capital welcomes review of Government’s Pension Loans Scheme, calls for greater protection of seniors

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Household Capital, an independent, specialist retirement funding provider has welcomed the federal government’s review of the rate it charges for the reverse mortgages in its Pension Loan Scheme (PLS), its... Read more continue reading

Consumer data policy poised to capture superannuation

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The release of a senate inquiry report suggesting extending the Consumer Data Right (CDR) to superannuation and pensions information, will lead to increased competition and improved transparency, but there are... Read more continue reading

CommSec State of the States: October 2019

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Overall results How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment; construction work... Read more continue reading

Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX: PE1) intention to offer additional units

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Pengana Capital Group Limited (ASX: PCG), announces the intention of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pengana Investment Management Limited (“PIML”) which is the Responsible Manager of Pengana Private Equity Trust (ASX: PE1)... Read more continue reading

Why leave the best fixed income opportunities on the table when rates are so low, asks portfolio manager

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Australian investors are leaving “a lot of opportunities on the table” by restricting themselves to domestic fixed income securities when they can least afford to, says Jarod Dawson, Portfolio Manager... Read more continue reading

Zurich awarded group insurance mandate from $8b Industry Super Fun

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Zurich has secured a group insurance mandate from a Queensland based industry superannuation fund. The mandate, Zurich’s first since it acquired OnePath Life in June this year, was awarded by... Read more continue reading

FASEA Code of Ethics – less than 50 business days to go and still no consultation

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has yet to consult with industry, and with less than 50 business days remaining until the Code of Ethics is due to... Read more continue reading

AMP Limited Q3 19 AUM and cashflows update

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Growth in assets under management (AUM) in Australian wealth management and AMP Capital from strong investment markets. New Zealand wealth management AUM fell during the quarter mainly due to a... Read more continue reading

21 great investment quotes from Shane Oliver

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Introduction The world of investing can be confusing and scary at times. But fortunately, the basics of investing are timeless and some investors (often the best) have a knack of... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State launches Global Stewardship Fund with partner Baillie Gifford

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Colonial First State (CFS) has expanded its strategic Alliance Partnership with global investment management firm Baillie Gifford, with the launch of the Baillie Gifford Global Stewardship Fund (“the Fund”). The... Read more continue reading