‘Mind the gap’ – consumers confusing different types of financial advice

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ASIC has released new research revealing many consumers confuse ‘general’ and ‘personal’ advice exposing them to greater risk of poor financial decisions. The ASIC report, Financial advice: Mind the gap(REP 614),... Read more continue reading

Major changes to MLC MySuper

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MLC has changed its MySuper investment option to reflect member needs based on life stage. Members invested in the current MySuper investment option, which has a 70 per cent growth/30... Read more continue reading

WSSA appoints new CEO and President

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Workplace Super Specialists Australia (WSSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Mann, of True Direction Financial, to the role of CEO and David Harvie, from Shadforth Financial Group... Read more continue reading

AB’s global CEO sheds light on changing dynamics in funds management, and suggests response to new investment risks

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New dynamics are coming to the fore in the way that global and Australian fund managers think about their businesses and deliver value for clients, the global head of investment... Read more continue reading

Morgan Stanley & Praemium extend partnership

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Praemium is delighted to have extended its relationship with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia, to transition 2,500 new portfolios to the Praemium platform, with an incremental contract value of approximately... Read more continue reading

Natixis Investment Managers expands its global equities offering with the creation of Thematics Asset Management

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Natixis Investment Managers announces the creation of Thematics Asset Management, a new investment company1 based in Paris, that joins the firm’s global lineup of investment affiliates and will provide investors... Read more continue reading

Jamieson Coote Bonds expands its team with the appointment of a new portfolio manager to its Singapore office

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Jamieson Coote Bonds is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Wang (PhD, CFA, FRM) to its portfolio management team.  Assisting Deputy CIO Kate Samranvedhya and based in its Singapore office, Ben... Read more continue reading

AFA Submission to Treasury

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Submissions were due to Treasury on Friday in response to the draft legislation on ending grandfathered conflicted remuneration for financial advisers. We appreciate that opinions are divided on this measure,... Read more continue reading

Grant Samuel Funds Management rebrand

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Grant Samuel Funds Management has changed its name to GSFM as of 25 March 2019.  The change follows the acquisition by Canadian wealth management firm CI Financial Corp. of an 80... Read more continue reading

SGH and DMP announce plans to merge

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SG Hiscock & Company (SGH) and DMP Asset Management (DMPAM) have agreed to a merger of the two businesses, forming an investment management organisation with substantial experience and strength of... Read more continue reading