Synchron appoints new South Australia/Northern Territory state manager

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Synchron has appointed former Head of Financial Planning SA & NT – AMP Group, Chris Regenass, as its South Australia/Northern Territory State Manager. Mr Regenass succeeds Synchron’s former SA/NT State Manager,... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason bolsters Sydney office with the appointment of National Business Development Manager

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Legg Mason, one of the world’s largest funds management groups with A$962 billion in funds under management globally, has announced the appointment of Adam Muston as National Business Development Manager... Read more continue reading

Zurich Investments Equity Income Fund upgraded to ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec

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The Zurich Investments Equity Income Fund has been upgraded to a ‘Recommended’ rating from Lonsec, reflecting increased conviction in the quality and experience of the co-Portfolio Managers. In its review,... Read more continue reading

Another year, another Future2 Challenge!

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The blurb says that “Mount Anne Circuit is one of the world’s great bushwalking challenges. It combines all the elements for a wilderness epic: a spectacular objective, sub alpine crags,... Read more continue reading

AMP University Challenge winners beat a record field

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A team of students from Griffith University has won the AMP University Challenge, beating the largest field in the competition’s history. Now in its seventh year, the AMP University Challenge... Read more continue reading

Super changes require rethink on estate planning

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Members of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) should seek specialist advice on the possible impact of receiving a pension on the death of their spouse, says SMSF Association Head of Technical... Read more continue reading

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