ASIC warns financial services licensees against ‘cutting corners’ on death nomination forms

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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is putting the financial advice sector on notice about meeting requirements for witnessing signatures, after finding issues with advisers failing to correctly witness... Read more continue reading

Global institutional investors braced for market risks; pursuing an active approach in 2018

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Faced with low interest rates and relatively high valuations for risk assets, large global institutional investors are looking to protect themselves against downturn risks through maintaining their cash levels and... Read more continue reading

AFA brings APFinSA leaders to Sydney

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) will host 50 Asia Pacific (APAC) financial advice leaders, including presidents and senior representatives from 11 financial adviser associations across the region, at the... Read more continue reading

Market Thinking – a view from the equity market

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The year has begun with a combination of momentum for last year’s thematics and some value from a recognition that despite projections a year ago, we are in a period... Read more continue reading

2018 outlook: global equity outlook strong as volatility returns to the market

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The outlook for equity markets in 2018 is stronger internationally than locally, and volatility is likely to make a return, meaning investors may need to consider some portfolio protection, according... Read more continue reading

AMP honours Lifetime Achievers at annual Advice Summit

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AMP has honoured Lifetime Achievers from among its Australia-wide network of financial advisers at the company’s annual Advice Summit in Sydney. Advisers Geoff Cattach, Max Lewis and Ross Vanderwolf received... Read more continue reading

Household debt hits 200%; house prices sliding

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Total Household Debt restated upwards to 200% of disposable income In recent weeks there have been a number of data points which highlight the pressures facing the household sector. Household... Read more continue reading

DJW interim financial results 2018: $11.9m profit

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Djerriwarrh Investments (ASX: DJW) has released its HY 18 financial results, announcing a profit of $11.9 million. Djerriwarrh (market cap: $796.83m) is a listed investment company (LIC), specialising in investing... Read more continue reading

Ignition Wealth announces appointment of Ignition Wealth Ireland CEO Alan Quinlan

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Ignition Wealth has announced the appointment of Alan Quinlan as CEO of the burgeoning Ignition Wealth Ireland business. Alan is highly experienced in the international fintech field, having held senior... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital appoints new CFO/COO

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AMP Capital has appointed John Patrick (JP) Moorhead as its new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Mr Moorhead replaces Margaret Payn, who is returning to the UK for... Read more continue reading