SMSF Association Board appoints Robin Bowerman

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The SMSF Association Board has appointed Robin Bowerman as its new Chair, effective immediately. Bowerman, who is Head of Corporate Affairs at Vanguard Investments, has been Vice Chair for the... Read more continue reading

Zenith adds Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund to Elite Blends Portfolios

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The Legg Mason Western Asset Australian Bond Fund, with more than A$1 billion in funds under management, has been added to the Zenith Investment Partners’ Elite Blend portfolios. David Wright,... Read more continue reading

Retirement income review well placed to scrutinise fiscally unsustainable policies

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The federal government’s announcement this week of an independent review into the retirement income system (“the review”) could facilitate important scrutiny of the government’s own fiscally unsustainable policies. Heffron director... Read more continue reading

Property Listings record abnormal decrease in September 2019

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Figures released by SQM Research reveal national residential property listings decreased in September by 4.0%, from 325,693 in August 2019 to 312,754.  Compared to 12 months ago, listings were down... Read more continue reading

Mayfair 101 appoints new CFO, senior finance executive Michael Divens

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Australian-founded, London-based investment and corporate advisory group Mayfair 101 has announced the appointment of Michael Divens as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr Divens is a senior financial executive with... Read more continue reading

Around the world and how to pay

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Australians love to travel – and we are among the biggest travel spenders in the world. But we’re not financing our travel well and we’re returning home with phones full... Read more continue reading

Why all accountants should mark Mental Health Month in their calendar

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Coco Hou is a CPA accountant and CEO of Platinum Professional Training (PPT) and Platinum Accounting, and she believes that Mental Health Month is an opportunity to share some important... Read more continue reading

Hamilton Lane expands Australian offering to meet growing demand

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Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE), a leading global private markets asset management firm, has expanded its Australian presence and offerings to provide access to private markets to a wider group of investors,... Read more continue reading

Clean sweep – all three Alphinity Australian share funds receive ‘Highly Recommended’ rating

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All three of Alphinity Investment Management’s Australian share funds have been rated ‘Highly Recommended’ by Lonsec. The leading Australian and global equities boutique fund manager has had its Alphinity Australian... Read more continue reading

Insight Multi-Asset update – week beginning 30 September, 2019

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Market and economic review Markets had a lot to digest last week ranging from a variety of data releases, political challenges and trade war developments. Once consumed, developed market equities... Read more continue reading