Paris exit shifts spotlight to states, businesses

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Stuart Dalheim, Shareholder Engagement Manager and Kristina Friedman, ESG Senior Research Analyst at Calvert Research and Management, a leader in Responsible Investing, note that pulling out of the Paris Agreement... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 2 June, 2017

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets generally rose over the last week helped by reasonable economic data and expectations central banks will remain benign. Eurozone... Read more continue reading

BennBridge to be appointed investment manager on Schroders’ UK Dynamic Absolute Return strategy

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BennBridge has agreed in principle with Schroders to become investment manager of both SARFCO* UK Dynamic Absolute Return Fund and SAS** UK Dynamic Absolute Return Fund, subject to regulatory approval... Read more continue reading

XTBs break through $200 million milestone

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The ASX quoted higher-yield corporate bond solution XTBs (Exchange Traded Bond units), has doubled funds under management (FUM) in the past six months, reaching $200 million. The FUM milestone coincides... Read more continue reading

AFA appoints General Manager Policy and Professionalism

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The Association of Financial Advice Australian (AFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Anderson to the position of General Manager, Policy and Professionalism. No stranger to the Association or... Read more continue reading

Governance professional joins SMSF Association Board

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn FitzRoy, an experienced non-executive director and governance professional, to its Board of Directors. Robyn, who is currently a Non-Executive... Read more continue reading

Amazon to boost Australian retail sector

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Martin Currie Australia, an active equity affiliate of Legg Mason, yesterday noted that contrary to some analyst reports, the entry of online retailer Amazon in Australia could boost the domestic retail... Read more continue reading

Financial planners up for the challenge at FPA Professionals Congress in Hobart

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced registrations are now open for the 2017 FPA Professionals Congress, to be held in Hobart from 22-24 November. Amid the spectacular... Read more continue reading

Plan to be charitable all year round in the countdown to end of financial year tax time

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Just a week after news of the largest philanthropic gift by a living Australian, and the final surge begins by charities appealing to taxpayers attracted to the last minute tax... Read more continue reading

ASIC calls on preparers to focus on the quality of financial report information

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ASIC has continued to call on companies to focus on giving information for users of financial reports that is useful and meaningful. Announcing its focus areas for 30 June 2017... Read more continue reading