Can’t get mandatory PI cover? Here’s what to do

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Some financial services and credit licence applications are being delayed because licensees simply cannot buy professional indemnity (PI) insurance. We outline what to do if this is happening to you.... Read more continue reading

Regional jobless rates: Winners and losers

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Detailed labour force; Consumer confidence Regional unemployment: Last week we highlighted where we could be doing better in reducing unemployment across different age groups. This week we focus on the... Read more continue reading

Centuria Diversified Property Fund’s second acquisition to take AUM over $100m

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Centuria Capital Group (Centuria) has announced the acquisition of 10 Moore Street, Canberra. The property known as the ‘Optus Centre’ will be directly purchased by Centuria Diversified Property Fund (CDPF)... Read more continue reading

Liberal win a boost for LIC’S

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Listed Investment Companies (LICs) have dodged a political bullet with a Coalition victory over the weekend according to Zenith Investment Partners. Dugald Higgins, Zenith’s Head of Property & Listed Strategies... Read more continue reading

Fund manager Alleron becomes Australian Eagle Asset Management

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Alleron Investment Management has relaunched as Australian Eagle Asset Management to differentiate from its wholesale and institutional past. “As Alleron, we worked exclusively in the institutional space but now feel... Read more continue reading

Chi-X Australia expands offering with additional TraCRs and a new Quoted Funds market

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Pioneering stock exchange, Chi-X Australia is set to expand its offering with the launch of a new quoted funds market and five additional Transferable Custody Receipts (TraCRs), including those based... Read more continue reading

Insight Multi-Asset weekly update: Equities markets weaken on trade and poorer growth data

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Market and economic review Equities and government bond yields fell again last week on data suggesting a poor growth outlook and increasing trade war tensions Continued escalation of trade tensions... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes financial services focus in new Morrison Government

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the appointment of Senator Jane Hume as Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology as a clear indication of a... Read more continue reading

Government’s super, financial services focus gets tick of approval

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The appointment of two new ministers to the Government’s economic team, Senator Jane Hume as Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology, and Michael Sukkar as Assistant Treasurer,... Read more continue reading

Clime Investment Management appoints Head of Distribution

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Clime Investment Management (ASX: CIW) has announced the appointment of Stephen Karrasch as Head of Distribution. Stephen brings over 30 years’ experience in investment management, retail, wholesale and institutional product... Read more continue reading