ESG investors reap improved returns

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Research from academics, asset managers and index providers has found a link between good ESG governance and improved financial performance, largely through risk reduction. Targeting high ESG performers can therefore... Read more continue reading

Cooper Investors adds two more platforms for retail clients

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The Melbourne-based specialist global equities fund manager Cooper Investors’ expansion into the retail market has gained further impetus with its two long-only global funds now available on two more platforms.... Read more continue reading

Jodie Blackledge joins the Fitzpatricks Group as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

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John McMurdo has announced the appointment of Jodie Blackledge as the new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Fitzpatricks Group. A major focus of this role is... Read more continue reading

FPA gathers member feedback on FASEA’s proposed Financial Adviser Examination

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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has invited stakeholders to provide feedback on its proposed guidance on the Financial Adviser Examination. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA)... Read more continue reading

Profile Financial Services and onePlan Financial Planning join forces

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Profile Financial Services has recently acquired onePlan Financial Planning, based in Mudgee. A recent successful client welcome event was the culmination of several months of work integrating clients, systems and... Read more continue reading

Centrepoint Alliance appoints new Head of Research

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Centrepoint Alliance is set to further invest in research and development under new leadership. The advice services group recently appointed Miriam Herold as the Head of Research to lead its... Read more continue reading

The sky hasn’t fallen just yet

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Trade War Escalates, but the sky hasn’t fallen just yet as optimism crept back into the market on reports of fresh bilateral trade negotiations between China and the US, coupled... Read more continue reading

Australia: Money for nothing

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The mid-winter lull in economic data continues in Australia. However, the all-important June employment report is issued on Thursday. Tourism and business sales data will also be keenly observed. The... Read more continue reading

Ignition Wealth announces Helen Thom as Head of Sales

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The Ignition Wealth Leadership Team yesterday announced the appointment of Helen Thom as Head of Sales, effective immediately. Helen boasts an exceptional pedigree, having served at Midwinter, Decimal, AMP and... Read more continue reading

Platform provider responds to adviser demand for liquid alternatives

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Global quantitative asset manager CFM (Capital Fund Management LLP) has announced the addition of the CFM Institutional Systematic Diversified Trust (“CFM ISDiversified Trust”), one of its alternative beta fund range,... Read more continue reading