2019 BlackRock Investment Institute mid-year outlook report

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BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) has published their 2019 mid-year outlook report. In summary, the key change in BlackRock’s outlook is that they now see trade and geopolitical frictions as the principal driver of the... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints Robert Coulter General Manager, Partnerships

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rob Coulter to the position of General Manager, Partnerships. AFA CEO, Philip Kewin said Rob comes to... Read more continue reading

Westpac receives APRA response to its Culture, Governance and Accountability self-assessment process

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Westpac Group yesterday received APRA’s response to its Culture, Governance and Accountability (CGA) self-assessment process. In its response, APRA has decided to apply an additional $500 million to Westpac’s operational... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on remaking class order on departed former temporary residents’ superannuation

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ASIC has released a consultation paper about whether it should remake a class order that provides conditional relief to superannuation trustees from obligations in the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act) that... Read more continue reading

Neuberger Berman CIO weekly perspectives: Hidden value

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Lagging small caps indicate that, beneath the record-high S&P 500, all may not be as placid as it seems We are currently gathering our thoughts for our latest quarterly Asset... Read more continue reading

Insight Multi-Asset weekly update

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Market and economic review Risk sentiment buoyed by a positive outcome from the recent Trump-Xi meeting Risk assets began last week on a strong note as the widely anticipated Trump-Xi... Read more continue reading

Equity duration: An oxymoron or an important portfolio exposure?

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Duration, despite being a common measure within the fixed income community, is a relatively foreign concept when it comes to equities. However, the latest research from Zenith Investment Partners shows... Read more continue reading

Man Group launches proprietary ESG analytics tool

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Man Group, the global active investment management firm, has announced the launch of Man Group ESG Analytics, a proprietary, dashboard-style tool enabling the firm’s investment teams to monitor non-financial risks... Read more continue reading

Strong growth at SG Hiscock reflected in new appointments

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SG Hiscock & Company (SGH) has appointed Matthew Potter to the position of investment specialist responsible for the distribution of funds across New South Wales and Queensland, and Aristi Kitsakis... Read more continue reading

ASIC provides new guidance for certain AFS licence applications

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ASIC has released Information Sheet 240 AFS licensing – Requirements for certain applicants to provide further information (INFO 240) to provide guidance to applicants on recent changes to ASIC’s Australian financial services (AFS)... Read more continue reading