National property listings and asking prices fall in April

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Figures released yesterday by SQM Research reveal national residential listings fell in April 2018 by 3.8% to 325,147 from March, while asking prices for property fell over the month. In... Read more continue reading

ASIC takes action on misleading or deceptive conduct in ICOs

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ASIC is focused on misleading or deceptive conduct in the marketing and selling of digital or virtual tokens via initial coin offerings (ICOs). These offers can involve significant risks for... Read more continue reading

Interest rates remain at record lows

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Reserve Bank Board meeting The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate at a record low of 1.50 per cent for the 21st straight month (19th meeting). The last rate change was a... Read more continue reading

Centuria announces Lederer Group as new wholesale partner in St Leonards acquisition

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Centuria Capital Group (CNI) has announced that the Lederer Group will partner with Centuria Metropolitan REIT (CMA) and acquire the remaining 50% interest in 201 Pacific Highway, St Leonards in... Read more continue reading

Global macroeconomic commentary for the week ahead (week beginning 30 April 2018)

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Summary It has been a very positive earnings season in the US so far, although share price reaction during the week was mixed. Economic data released during the week was... Read more continue reading

Sustainability fund outshines global investment benchmarks

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The Nanuk New World Fund was amongst the world’s best performing global equity funds in the market-challenged March quarter and over the past 12 months. The Fund posted an annual... Read more continue reading

Jeremy Cooper joins SMSF Association Public Policy Committee

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The appointment of Jeremy Cooper, the Chairman of Retirement Income at Challenger Limited, to the SMSF Association’s Public Policy Committee is testimony to our commitment to have the right policy... Read more continue reading

OneVue partners with Watershed Funds Management to deliver scaled managed account solution for Kuda Wealth

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Boutique advice group Kuda Wealth is moving its high net worth clients to Watershed Funds Management’s managed accounts solution using OneVue’s award winning platform. Leveraging an existing partnership between OneVue... Read more continue reading

Catherine Brenner steps down from AMP Board

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AMP today announces Catherine Brenner has resigned as Chairman and will step down from the Board. Mike Wilkins has been appointed as Executive Chairman, effective immediately. Mr Wilkins will lead... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 27 April, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Shares were mixed over the last week – up in Europe, Japan and Australia but down slightly in the US and... Read more continue reading