Weekly market update – week ending 8 June, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw share markets rebound as investors refocussed a bit away from the geopolitical soap operas back to favourable... Read more continue reading

SME planners, accountants and life advisers next in line for ASIC scrutiny

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Although recent ASIC enforcement action and the Royal Commission have predominantly focused on the major banks and AMP, it would be foolhardy to assume that non-bank advice firms are not... Read more continue reading

Nikko AM commits to Women’s Empowerment Principles

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Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) has announced that it has signed a statement of support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). Produced and disseminated by the United Nations Entity for... Read more continue reading

PM Capital appoints Doug Huey as Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager

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PM Capital Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Paul Moore, said: “Doug brings over 21 years’ experience in global equities investing to the PM Capital team. “We’re delighted he has come... Read more continue reading

HUB24 launches innovative portfolio management tool

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Leading wealth management platform provider HUB24 (ASX: HUB), yesterday announced the launch of an innovative portfolio management tool that allows portfolio managers using the platform to dynamically and efficiently adjust... Read more continue reading

Perennial Value announces new strategic appointments

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Leading equities manager Perennial Value Management (Perennial Value) has today announced several changes to portfolio management responsibilities, including the appointment of Stephen Bruce as Director of Portfolio Management and the... Read more continue reading

UniSuper appoints Head of Customer Experience

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UniSuper, the $66 billion super fund for the higher education and research sector, today announced the appointment of Brendan Donoghue to Head of Customer Experience, reflecting the Fund’s renewed focus... Read more continue reading

March Quarter shows improved housing affordability

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The March quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report shows an improvement in housing affordability nationally, with the proportion of median family income required... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees announces Tony Lally as new super board chair

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Equity Trustees has announced the appointment of Tony Lally to the chair of the Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited Board to replace John Crocker who will retire from the position. Equity... Read more continue reading

Vanguard Australia announces new Managing Director

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Vanguard Australia has announced that Mr. Frank Kolimago will become Managing Director from August 2018. The current Managing Director, Mr. Colin Kelton, who has led the Australian business since 2015,... Read more continue reading