An update on how the Australian economy looks on a per capita basis

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Strong population growth continues to boost Australia’s aggregate growth rates which paint a more positive picture on the economy than what most households are experiencing. Per capita measures on the... Read more continue reading

Extending the ESG Spotlight to Hedge Funds

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Renewed interest in alternative investment exposures, growth in new launches and ever closer alignment of interests with investors have pushed hedge fund assets to more than $3 trillion global highs... Read more continue reading

Australia’s long-term outlook is less rosy: PIMCO

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After 25 years of steady economic growth, Australia is on the verge of wresting bragging rights from the Netherlands for the longest period on record without a recession. While this... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on new client money reporting rules

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ASIC has released a consultation paper proposing to make new client money reporting rules (client money rules) for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees that hold ‘derivative retail client money’ within... Read more continue reading

Best business conditions in almost a decade

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Housing Finance; NAB Business survey; Consumer Sentiment Business survey: The NAB business conditions index rose from +10.9 points to a 9½-year high of +15.1 points in June. The business confidence... Read more continue reading

Regnan appoints Pauline Vamos as Chief Executive Officer

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Regnan, Australia’s leading provider of ESG research and engagement, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Pauline Vamos to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board of... Read more continue reading

PPM launches SMAs onto Powerwrap meeting adviser demand

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Private Portfolio Managers Pty Limited (PPM) broadens its managed accounts offering to include SMAs, to meet the growing adviser demand for access to a manager with a proven track record... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital makes Investment Director appointments in London, Sydney

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AMP Capital has appointed Niamh McBreen as an Investment Director to its Infrastructure Equity asset management team, based in London, and Stasha Prnjatovic to the newly-created role of Investment Director,... Read more continue reading

Petrol near 9-month lows; Tame China inflation

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Petrol prices; China inflation data Petrol: According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average Australian price of unleaded petrol rose by 0.1 cents to 120.1 cents a litre... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 7 July, 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global share markets were messy again over the last week as bond yields backed up further continuing the latest “taper tantrum”... Read more continue reading