New Lonsec Group CEO and New Director

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Lonsec is pleased to advise that Charlie Haynes has been appointed as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of Lonsec Holdings. Charlie has a long and distinguished career in the... Read more continue reading

Blackstone’s recently acquired Australian Private Wealth Platform receives further accolades amid continued growth story

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Leading independent fund ratings agency, SQM Research, has released its annual review of the Australian Mortgage Trust Sector.  La Trobe Financial was yet again the highest rated Fund, with an... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 13 April, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets rebounded over the last week as while volatility remained high not helped by worries about a missile strike on... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank confirms resilient financial system

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Financial Stability Review Reserve Bank Financial Stability Review: The Reserve Bank has handed down the latest review of the financial system. “The Australian financial system remains resilient and its ability to withstand... Read more continue reading

Brokers concerned about reputational damage from Royal Commission

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The vast majority of mortgage brokers are concerned about the public perception of their industry according to the results of the latest MyState Bank survey of its national broker network.... Read more continue reading

Sharon Taylor appointed as new Chair of FPEC

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced the appointment of Sharon Taylor as Chair of the Financial Planning Education Council (FPEC), effective yesterday. Ms Taylor, Associate Professor at... Read more continue reading

Principal Funds chooses the RARE Infrastructure Income Strategy for their Diversified Real Asset Fund

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US-based global fund manager Principal, with over $US142 billion in funds under management, has chosen Sydney based RARE Infrastructure to manage a sleeve of Principal’s Diversified Real Asset Fund. Principal’s Diversified Real... Read more continue reading

Large boutique accounting firm announces new Division

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Top 100 firm CAAA has announced that all the partners and staff of prestigious Chartered firm Wong and Mayes have joined the Sydney CBD operations of CAAA. The combination will... Read more continue reading

700 FPA members respond to FASEA questionnaire in 24 hours

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) member questionnaire on the recent Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) announcements has galvanised members into action with over 1,700 responses in... Read more continue reading

AFA Inspire Roadshow kicks off across Australia

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The Association of Financial Advisers Inspire (AFA Inspire) Roadshow will travel Australia in May with the support of TAL, bringing inspiration, insights and professional development to female advisers with the... Read more continue reading