Weekly market update – week ending 27 October, 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week While US shares fell slightly over the last week on some mixed earnings results most share markets rose with Eurozone shares... Read more continue reading

FASEA announcement a good first step

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) welcomed the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA)’s announcement yesterday, which outlines the degree requirement pathway that will apply to new entrants to... Read more continue reading

AMP Limited provides Q3 17 cashflows update

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Group delivers solid business performance, in line with guidance metrics. Australian wealth management (AWM) assets under management increased A$211 million during Q3 17 to A$125.3 billion. AWM net cash outflow... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason on ‘Trumparound’

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Legg Mason on ‘’ Legg Mason, a leading global fund manager, presents a global bond update. They comment: Global bond markets suffered a sharp turnaround, mostly driven by expectations that... Read more continue reading

ASIC overhauls funds management guidance

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ASIC has released a suite of new and updated guidance for the funds management industry for consultation. The six new and updated regulatory guides have been developed in advance of... Read more continue reading

Oil seeds and beverage prices spike

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International trade prices Export & import prices: Import prices fell by 1.6 per cent in the September quarter and were down 0.4 per cent on a year ago. Prices of exports... Read more continue reading

PM Capital awarded new global equities mandate

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PM Capital has been awarded a new global equities mandate by Alpha Fund Managers. Alpha has cited PM Capital’s Global Companies Fund’s “long term track record and high conviction approach”... Read more continue reading

Trump takes on US tax system – What’s it mean for investors? 

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Since the election of President Trump in November last year, markets have had an on-again off-again love affair with the prospects for comprehensive tax reform. With both houses of Congress... Read more continue reading

Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund gets an upgrade  

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The Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund has been upgraded by Lonsec Research to a ‘Recommended’ rating, reflecting the research firm’s strong conviction in the fund following its recent fixed... Read more continue reading

Leading social entrepreneur to address 2017 FPA Professionals Congress

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A leading voice in the provision of renewable energy, Katerina Kimmorley, will be the guest speaker for the Women in Wealth breakfast at the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Professionals Congress... Read more continue reading