Weekly market update – week ending 17 August, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets had a bit of a messy ride over the last week – first falling on worries about Turkey and... Read more continue reading

International equities drive Australian ETF industry to an all-time high: BetaShares July 2018 Australian ETF Review

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The growth of the Australian ETF industry has continued into the new financial year, driven by large inflows into International Equities, according to the BetaShares Australian ETF Review – July 2018.... Read more continue reading

No delight for Turkish Lira with Trump’s sanctions and tariff threats

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Principal Global Investors’ Chief Global Economist, Bob Baur, takes a look at how Trump’s sanctions and a threat of tariffs on Turkish exports to the US are propelling the downdraft... Read more continue reading

MyState delivers high quality result

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MyState Limited has announced net profit after tax of $31.5 million, up 4.6% compared to the previous corresponding period. Earnings per share were 34.97 cents, up 0.93 cents per share... Read more continue reading

Female earnings growth outpaces males

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Average weekly earnings Wages lift: Average weekly ordinary time earnings (AWOTE) rose by 2.4 per cent in the year to May, unchanged from the annual growth rate in November. But the... Read more continue reading

Fund manager Alleron expects Xero to report UK and US success

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Xero has recently transitioned to a new CEO, experienced global technology executive Steve Vamos to lead the company in its next phase of global growth. Founder Rod Drury remains with... Read more continue reading

Loomis Sayles and AvSuper mark 20-year milestone

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Loomis, Sayles & Company, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has announced it celebrated the 20th anniversary of their mandate with AvSuper on June 30, 2018. AvSuper was the first... Read more continue reading

AFA and TAL Female Excellence in Advice Award finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have announced the finalists in the 2018 Female Excellence in Advice (FEIA) Award, with the winner to be announced at the AFA... Read more continue reading

FPA to ‘Share the Dream’ this Financial Planning Week

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced “Share the Dream” as its theme for the 18th annual Financial Planning Week (20-26 August 2018). The campaign this year aims... Read more continue reading

TAL appoints new General Manager, Customer Operations and Underwriting

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has announced the appointment of Matt Paterson to the role of TAL General Manager, Customer Operations and Underwriting. In this role, Mr Paterson will be... Read more continue reading