PPS Mutual enhances team with Queensland State Manager 

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Specialist insurance company PPS Mutual has appointed Richard Hopwood to the new role of State Manager Queensland. Mr Hopwood will report to PPS Mutual Director of Distribution Brian Pillemer and... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 14 September, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw most share markets rise helped by good economic data, talk of another round of US/China trade talks... Read more continue reading

Australia continues to lag on remuneration and disclosure: AXA IM     

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Executive remuneration remained a hot topic in 2017/18, as shareholders continued to call for improved disclosure around variable pay targets and performance, according to AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). Remuneration... Read more continue reading

Tribeca takes out top long/short fund award

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Tribeca Investment Partner’s Global Natural Resources Fund has been named one of Australia’s best funds of 2018. The high-performing Tribeca Global Natural Resources Fund topped the Best Long/Short Equity Fund... Read more continue reading

Not all income is created equal

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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have become a popular way for investors to gain exposure not only to passive indices but to a range of market factors. Smart beta ETFs, which... Read more continue reading

ASIC urges organisations to act on industry funding before 27 September

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The deadline is approaching for organisations and individuals regulated by ASIC to meet their legal obligations under new industry funding laws. ASIC sent a letter in July to each registered office... Read more continue reading

Sustainable materials is a hot topic and now a big business

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Whether it’s plastic bag charges or the National Energy Guarantee, environmental sustainability is becoming a hot topic.  One industry that’s enjoying quiet but steady growth against this backdrop is the... Read more continue reading

FPA releases its complete set of recommendations to FASEA

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has today publicly shared copies of its final recommendations that were submitted to the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) at the... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management expands green bond capability

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Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) has announced the expansion of its global green bond capability to include a wider investment universe of Sovereign, Supranational and Agency (SSA) green bonds. The... Read more continue reading

Charter Hall Direct acquires $126m in prime office, industrial and retail assets across Sydney and Brisbane

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Charter Hall Direct, part of the Charter Hall Group (ASX:CHC), one of Australia’s leading property investment and funds management groups with $23.2 billion under management, has announced three significant property... Read more continue reading