Superior SQM rating for Australian Eagle Asset Management

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SQM has completed its inaugural rating of the Australian Eagle Trust Long-Short Fund, awarding its superior rating category of 4.25 stars. The rating indicates that SQM believes the Australian Eagle... Read more continue reading

Quay’s strong performance sees rating upgrade

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The Quay Global Real Estate Fund has been upgraded to a recommended rating from Zenith Investment Partners, recognising the fund’s recent strong performance and business growth. The Quay Global Real... Read more continue reading

BlackRock Australia appoints David Porter as new Head of Melbourne to drive growth

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BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited (BlackRock) has announced the appointment of David Porter, in the newly created role of Head of Melbourne. Mr Porter will lead our Melbourne team to... Read more continue reading

2019 ICNZ and ANZIIF Scholarship opens for submissions

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) are pleased to announce submissions are open for the 2019 ICNZ... Read more continue reading

OnePath makes ongoing investment to support advisers

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OnePath has announced further enhancements to its comprehensive client management portal, OneView Life demonstrating its ongoing commitment to partnering with financial advisers and its continued positive momentum. The enhancements include... Read more continue reading

Fastest Victorian annual wages growth in 5½ years; Consumer views on home purchases hits 5½-year high

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Wage Price Index; Consumer confidence Wages: The wage price index rose by 0.6 per cent in the June quarter (consensus: +0.5 per cent). Annual wages growth was steady at 2.3... Read more continue reading

Leading specialty risk advice businesses MBS Insurance & Complete Risk Analysis join forces  

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Leading specialty risk advice businesses MBS Insurance (MBS) and Complete Risk Analysis (CRA) have announced they are joining forces in a merger that will position the new group for growth and success in the... Read more continue reading

Zurich Investments and Celeste Funds Management announce exclusive distribution partnership for Small Companies offering

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Zurich Investments has announced that it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Celeste Funds Management to distribute the existing Celeste Australian Small Companies Fund in the Australian market. The... Read more continue reading

AFA 2019 Adviser of the Year finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich have announced the finalists for the 2019 AFA Adviser of the Year Award (the Award). AFA CEO, Philip Kewin said the Award,... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rates remain steady in July

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Data released by SQM Research has revealed the national residential rental vacancy rate remained steady in July 2019 at 2.3% from June.  The total number of vacancies Australia-wide is now... Read more continue reading