Don’t be blown off your feet by the new whistleblower protections

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New whistleblower protections expand who is protected and what they can disclose. This regime applies to regulated companies and financial service providers including banks, life companies, general insurers and superannuation... Read more continue reading

Is recession already baked in?

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After major indices on US stock markets hit all-time highs in July, the plunge in bond yields is bringing increasingly agitated warnings about worsening growth and recession. Writing in a... Read more continue reading

Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund ‘recommended’ by Lonsec

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Research house Lonsec has given a ‘recommended’ rating for the Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund. The rating indicates that Lonsec believes the fund has substantial potential to outperform over the... Read more continue reading

Nine reasons why recession remains unlikely in Australia

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Key points Australian growth is likely to remain weak over the next year. Expect further monetary & fiscal stimulus. However, while the risks have gone up, recession remains unlikely: tax... Read more continue reading

Implemented Portfolios makes strategic appointments amidst accelerated growth

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Australian based Managed Discretionary Accounts provider, Implemented Portfolios Limited (Implemented Portfolios) has announced the strategic appointments of Naomi Christopher to National Manager – Marketing and Communications, and David Plumb as... Read more continue reading

Investors need to keep sharp eye on commercial property opportunities

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The Sydney and Melbourne office and industrial property sectors still offer solid investment opportunities for investors, says Per Amundsen, Head of Research for the specialist commercial property lender Thinktank. “Industrial... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical announces recipients of its largest ever community grants program

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Australian Ethical (ASX: AEF) is proud to announce the recipients of its largest ever Community Grants program. This year, Australian Ethical is donating $360,000 to 20 grassroots organisations that are... Read more continue reading

Leading Legg Mason Fixed Income Funds added to Colonial First State FirstWrap Platform

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Two market-leading Legg Mason Fixed Income Funds, the Legg Mason Brandywine Global Opportunistic Fixed Income Fund and the Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund are now available to financial... Read more continue reading

SMSF licensed advice needs in-depth review

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The independent Review into the effectiveness of the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) provides an opportunity to identify some of the impediments in the regulatory advice system that prevents SMSF trustees from... Read more continue reading

Neuberger Berman announced as finalist for PRI Awards for Climate Change ESG initiative

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Global investment manager Neuberger Berman has been shortlisted for ESG incorporation initiative of the year at the upcoming PRI awards for systematically analysing the potential investment implications of climate change... Read more continue reading