Global expansion may have reached a self-sustaining velocity

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Clear signs that global expansion is on track The global economic recovery that began in early 2016 has reached a self-sustaining velocity. Momentum is likely peaking, but solid growth should... Read more continue reading

AMP launches industry leading mental health training

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AMP has launched an updated mental health training program for staff and AMP advisers, developed in conjunction with mental health research organisation the Black Dog Institute, to coincide with Mental... Read more continue reading

A new financial advice competency framework – an industry consensus 

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Following industry-wide collaboration, and in partnership with the Beddoes Institute; Asteron Life, Kaplan Professional and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have produced the New Financial Advice Competency Framework White... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 6 October, 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Despite uncertainty about who will chair the Fed and tax reform in the US, 59 shot dead and over 500 injured... Read more continue reading

CME Group expands Asia Pacific footprint with opening of Sydney office

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CME Group, the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, has announced the official opening of a new office in Australia. Located in Sydney’s Central Business District, the new office... Read more continue reading

Industry funding: ASIC publishes estimated regulation costs for 2017-18

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ASIC has released its Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS), which includes estimated costs for ASIC’s 2017-18 regulatory activities. The CRIS is part of ASIC’s commitment to transparency under industry funding,... Read more continue reading

Zenith ETF Sector Review reveals strong growth with downward pressure on fees

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Zenith Investment Partners’ 2017 Exchange Trade Funds Sector Review has resulted in 59 ETFs being rated Approved or higher, with four funds being rated Highly Recommended.  There was only change... Read more continue reading

New managing director for QMV  

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Superannuation consulting and technology firm QMV has appointed Mark Vaughan as managing director, replacing Michael Quinn who has held the role since March 2014. QMV provides independent consulting services and... Read more continue reading

TH Real Estate appoints new Head of Debt for Australia

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TH Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investment managers in the world, has appointed Martin Priestley as the Head of Debt, Australia, in a further expansion of the company’s... Read more continue reading

Perpetual finding value in global healthcare and consumer staples stocks

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Rising global interest rates, political uncertainty and security concerns are creating opportunities for investors to gain exposure to defensive sectors such as healthcare and consumer staples, according to Perpetual Investments.... Read more continue reading