US economy is decelerating toward potential GDP near 2%, but not going into recession

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David Lafferty, Chief Market Strategist at Natixis Investment Managers examines the most recent macro data to see if it supports a continued rally in stocks and credit. The post-Christmas global... Read more continue reading

Regulators urge financial institutions to plan for LIBOR transition

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has written to the CEOs of several major Australian financial institutions regarding their preparations for the end of LIBOR. This initiative is strongly... Read more continue reading

State of the Regions 2019

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Over the past decade CommSec has conducted quarterly assessments of state and territory economic performance. We have now extended the analysis to Australian regional economies. Data were assessed across 88... Read more continue reading

June 30 a trigger for giving but it is important to do it right

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The end of financial year contains a tax sting for many and – combined with a desire to give to causes that make a difference to our communities – can... Read more continue reading

Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees employs ex-Antares Capital Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

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MyState Limited (ASX:MYS) has expanded its wealth management expertise, announcing the appointment of Jukka Viljanmaa to its trustee and wealth management arm, Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees (‘TPT’), as Senior Manager, Investment,... Read more continue reading

Royal Commission Response: Enforceable codes

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This note discusses the Hayne Royal Commission recommendations 4.9 and 4.10 that the law should be amended: to provide for enforceable provisions of industry codes for the establishment and imposition... Read more continue reading

Vertium Asset Management hires ex IML equity analyst Tomas Vasquez

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Vertium Asset Management has appointed Tomas Vasquez as Portfolio Manager/ Equity Analyst, reporting to Chief Investment Officer Jason Teh. Tomas has over 15 years’ experience in equity research. Before joining... Read more continue reading

TAL completes strategic review of Asteron Life Retail business

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TAL has announced that following its acquisition of Suncorp’s Australian life insurance business (Asteron), it has completed a strategic review of the Retail business and operating model across both the... Read more continue reading

Lonsec helps advisers tackle conflicted advice

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Leading research house and managed account provider Lonsec will work with financial advisers seeking to transition from conflicted advice models and introduce a greater degree of independence in their investment... Read more continue reading

Quoting capability takes OnePath to new heights

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OnePath has announced it had recently implemented new enhancements and tools for its online adviser portal to make the management of OneCare life insurance policies easier and more efficient. Advisers... Read more continue reading