2017 Consumer Choice Awards – Which life insurers deliver what consumers want?

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and the Beddoes Institute are hosting the second Consumer Choice Awards (the Awards) which is underpinned by Beddoes Institute’s 2017 Policyholder Perceptions Study and... Read more continue reading

Wage growth lifts from lows; Watchful consumers

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Wage Price Index; Consumer confidence Consumer confidence: The Westpac/Melbourne Institute survey of consumer sentiment fell by 1.7 per cent in November after lifting 3.6 per cent in October and rising... Read more continue reading

Schroder Equity Opportunities Fund added to Netwealth platform

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Schroders is excited to announce that Netwealth has added the Schroder Equity Opportunities Fund to its super and investment solution. The Schroder Equity Opportunities Fund is now available via Macquarie... Read more continue reading

Media Super appoints General Manager, Investments

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Media Super, the industry super fund for print, media, entertainment and the arts, has appointed Norman Zhang to the newly-created role of General Manager, Investments. Zhang will be responsible for... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management launches ARK Invest strategy with Morgan Stanley in Australia

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Nikko Asset Management (“Nikko AM”) and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management yesterday announced the introduction of the Nikko AM-ARK Disruptive Innovation Separately Managed Account (SMA). The SMA offering is the first... Read more continue reading

Vacancy rates dips in October

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the national residential vacancy rate was 2.1% in October 2017, with the number of vacancies Australia-wide falling to 67,781 – a... Read more continue reading

Thoughts on the week ahead from Steve Waddington at Insight Investment – as at 14 November, 2017

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After a relatively calm week in terms of releases, this week is packed with inflation announcements. In addition to the key US consumer price index (CPI) report on Wednesday, we... Read more continue reading

ASIC confirms restricted use of ‘independently owned’ in financial services

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ASIC has updated regulatory guidance to confirm restrictions, that were announced in June 2017, on the use of terminology that implies independence. ASIC has updated Regulatory Guide 175 Licensing: Financial product advisers –... Read more continue reading

ASIC announces the initial members of the Financial Services and Credit Panel

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Following expressions of interest from leaders in the financial services and consumer credit industry to become members of the Financial Services and Credit Panel (‘FSCP’), ASIC has selected for appointment... Read more continue reading

Mastercard announces Global Tech Hub and Innovation Centre in Sydney

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Mastercard has announced it will relocate its Sydney-based employees and businesses to one location in 2018. The new premises in St Leonards will become one of five Mastercard Global Tech... Read more continue reading