Handicapping the risks for 2019

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What could go wrong for investors this year? In late November we produced our 2019 Outlook for the global economy and capital markets. In December, we highlighted five trends that would likely... Read more continue reading

InPayTech announces corporate update and strategic review

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Management and Business Focus Changes The Board of Integrated Payment Technologies Limited(Company) (ASX: IP1) has recently conducted a strategic review of the Company’s product development, business focus and financial and human... Read more continue reading

New appointment for Bennelong to support business growth in Queensland

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Bennelong Funds Management has appointed Carl McMinn to the newly created role of Associate Account Director, Investments as Bennelong continues to build its investment sales team. Mr McMinn will be... Read more continue reading

Royal Commission lays groundwork to improve financial advice: SMSF Association

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The final report of the Financial Services Royal Commission has detailed critical reforms that should lay the groundwork for a more professional and trusted financial advice sector, says SMSF Association... Read more continue reading

AMP realigns leadership team to drive transformation

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AMP Limited has announce a series of changes to its leadership team to drive the transformation of the group in 2019. AMP Chief Executive Officer Francesco De Ferrari said the... Read more continue reading

Traditional sources of diversification failed to mitigate losses as portfolio performance suffered

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Multi-asset funds failed to protect investors from the impact of volatile equity markets in 2018, according to the Natixis Investment Managers Global Portfolio Barometer. Adviser portfolios delivered negative returns across... Read more continue reading

A strong year for dividends globally

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Despite global share markets falling heavily in the last quarter, 2018 was a strong year for dividends across developed markets, with $A1.8 trillion paid out to shareholders, a $200+ billion,... Read more continue reading

Eaton Vance: What’s next for Brexit?

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Brexit, the expected withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, is one of the biggest uncertainties that global investors are wrestling with today. “The exact path to Brexit... Read more continue reading

Royal Commission highlights importance of individual accountability

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The Board of The Banking and Finance Oath (The BFO) welcomes Commissioner Hayne’s focus on honesty and individual accountability in the Final Report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in... Read more continue reading

CommSec Research: Aussies are spending, but cautiously

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Economic trends & issues The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) yesterday released retail spending data for the December quarter. CommSec obtained detailed spending data from the ABS in nominal and... Read more continue reading