Ethics must lie at heart of response to Hayne Report 

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On the eve of the release of the final report of the Hayne Royal Commission, Dr Simon Longstaff, Executive Director of The Ethics Centre, has told an audience of financial... Read more continue reading

TAL launches 2019 Risk Academy program

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, today launched the 2019 schedule for its industry-leading, product-agnostic adviser education program, the TAL Risk Academy.  The 2019 program includes new courses and... Read more continue reading

OneVue extends platform partnership with Mercer

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Mercer have appointed OneVue to be the partner going forward for the provision of member direct investing capabilities for Mercer’s clients and superannuation members. The Mercer Direct investment service allows... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International appoints investment specialist

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Fidelity International has appointed Anthony Doyle to the newly created position of investment specialist, based in Sydney and reporting to managing director Alva Devoy. In the role, Mr Doyle will... Read more continue reading

Alphinity Global Equity Fund passes three year milestone, receives ‘Recommended’ Zenith rating

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The Alphinity Global Equity Fund (the Fund) celebrated its third anniversary in December and was recently awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Zenith. In addition, the Fund received a four-star Overall... Read more continue reading

Despite heady cycle, there are still opportunities

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Current market dynamics are creating an interesting opportunity set says boutique property fund manager, Forza Capital. Established in 2010 by Adam Murchie and Ashley Wain, Forza Capital has developed into... Read more continue reading

New research shows advisers have welcomed Best Interests duty

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Research released by HUB24 Limited (ASX:HUB) and conducted with over 300 advisers has shown the Best Interests Duty (BID) has been overwhelmingly welcomed since its introduction in 2013, with over... Read more continue reading

IPO Wealth appoints Chief Executive Officer

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Australian investment manager, IPO Wealth, has appointed Ewan Laughlin as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Laughlin will oversee IPO Wealth’s next phase of growth, with the investment manager recently reaching over... Read more continue reading

Inflation: No room for complacency

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Consumer price index  Inflation: The Consumer Price Index – the main measure of inflation in Australia – rose by 0.5 per cent in the December quarter, above expectations. In seasonally adjusted... Read more continue reading

Implications from the ALRC Report: Contingency fees need to be supported by appropriate safeguards

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Commenting on the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) Final Report to the Federal Attorney-General on the “Inquiry into Class Action Proceedings and Third-Party Litigation Funders’, Head of Legal at Honan... Read more continue reading