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AFA releases 2019 conference program

From AFA - Association of Financial Advisers

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has released its program of speakers for the 2019 AFA Conference in Adelaide in August. Joining the former foreign minister, the Hon. Julie Bishop... Read more continue reading

25 Jul 2019

Markets sending contradictory signals: GSFM

From GSFM

The investing landscape will remain uncertain for the remainder of 2019, with bond and equity markets seemingly sending contradictory signals, according to GSFM and its fund manager partners Munro Partners,... Read more continue reading

25 Jul 2019

AMP Capital updates ethical superannuation funds

From AMP

AMP Capital has announced a series of updates to its ethical superannuation funds including a new fund name – AMP Capital Ethical Leaders – enhanced investment screens and the launch... Read more continue reading

25 Jul 2019

FINSIA biannual Gender Divide Survey shows need for change but different views on what this means

From FINSIA - Financial Services Institute of Australasia

FINSIA, the leading Australasian financial services professional body, has launched its biannual report on The Gender Divide in Financial Services. The report reveals gender inequality is levelling out with a... Read more continue reading

25 Jul 2019

Retirees may need to dial up their defensive equity allocations to help protect capital

From Vertium Asset Management

Financial advisers may need to consider allocating more to defensive equity strategies for retiree clients to defend their income, according to Vertium Asset Management, a Copia investment partner. In its... Read more continue reading

25 Jul 2019

FPA launches new My CPD learning solution for members

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched its new My CPD solution that allows members to plan, access and track their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on the FPA... Read more continue reading

24 Jul 2019

The longest US economic expansion ever – does this mean recession is around the corner?

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Key points Where the US economy goes is critical to the outlook for shares, including for the Australian share market. While the yield curve is flashing warning signs and issues... Read more continue reading

24 Jul 2019

Investors seeking high returns, better diversification and lower volatility flock to active management

From Natixis Investment Managers

Investors prefer active management and professional advice to achieve the diversification they need to combat volatile markets, but many remain confused about the fundamental differences between active and passive investing.... Read more continue reading

24 Jul 2019

A slow start to the IPO market in 2019

From HLB Mann Judd

Despite a relatively slow start to the year for initial public offerings (IPOs), new listings have performed well in terms of share price with good subscription levels for the six... Read more continue reading

24 Jul 2019

Queensland’s Heritage Bank plans southern branch expansion, targets Sydney and Melbourne

From Heritage Bank

Queensland-based mutual Heritage Bank is defying both industry trends and a highly competitive market by announcing it will open two branches in Sydney later this year – the first ever... Read more continue reading

24 Jul 2019

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