ASIC consults on establishing a Financial Services Panel

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ASIC has  released a consultation paper on its proposal to develop and implement a Financial Services Panel (the Panel). The Panel would add a strong element of peer review to... Read more continue reading

PIMCO Australia Launches ESG Global Bond Fund

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PIMCO, a leading global investment management firm, has launched a dedicated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment platform globally, offering fixed income solutions to investors seeking attractive returns while making... Read more continue reading

Regulator concerns about house prices are overblown: Merlon Capital

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Boutique fund manager Merlon Capital Partners has released a new paper Some Thoughts on Australian House Prices, arguing that although dwelling valuations in Australia are 5-15% above historical averages, the... Read more continue reading

Five charts to watch: Will these commodity gains last?

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As commodity prices have risen, the Australian economy is set to benefit from these continuing gains. Over the next two quarters, this should provide positive economic outcomes, with the important... Read more continue reading

AFA launches 2017 Inspire Roadshow and Female Excellence in Advice Award

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AFA’s inclusive female network Inspire commences its annual national roadshow on 15 May in Hobart, which will also be the official launch of the 2017 AFA and TAL Female Excellence... Read more continue reading

Gen Y or Gen Rent? AMP Capital finds investor benefits for US apartment REITs as home ownership declines

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A major demographic shift in the US has contributed to a steady decline in home ownership since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), with Generation Y dubbed Generation Rent as millennials... Read more continue reading

Synchron goes national

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Synchron has appointed Sheridan Wright as its South Australia/Northern Territory State Manager in a move which will make Synchron a truly national licensee. In making the announcement, Synchron Director Don... Read more continue reading

Commodity chameleon

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Given a diversity of factor endowment and a relatively high openness to trade, the rebound in commodity prices over the last 12 months has had contrasting effects on economies within... Read more continue reading

Atrium bolsters investment management team following strong business expansion

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Atrium Investment Management (Atrium) has expanded its capability with three new investment team members. Brendan Paul takes the role of Senior Portfolio Manager and David Toohey has been appointed as... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes appointments to inaugural FASEA Board

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has welcomed the appointment by the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, of members to the inaugural Financial Adviser Standards and... Read more continue reading