Weekly economic briefing – All together now

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The global economy has stayed true to its improving course with survey and activity measures edging higher. However, how much of the upturn is now in the rear view mirror?... Read more continue reading

ASIC cancels suspended Australian Financial Services licence for failing to lodge annual statements

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ASIC has cancelled the Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence of Parramatta-based company Rural & General Insurance Broking Pty Limited (RGIB) for failing to comply with their legal obligations and licence... Read more continue reading

Projected improvement in Brisbane office market fundamentals drives unlisted fund

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Centuria Property Funds has announced the launch of its latest unlisted fund, Centuria Sandgate Road Fund (the Fund). The property was acquired this week for $106.25 million. Combined with other... Read more continue reading

Henderson Global Investors hires Ian Tabberer as Investment Director on the Henderson Emerging Market Equities team

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Henderson has announced that Ian Tabberer has joined the Henderson Emerging Market Equities team as investment director. Based in Edinburgh, Ian will be responsible for interacting with clients, advisors and... Read more continue reading

IOOF MultiMix International Shares Trust rated ‘Recommended’ by Lonsec

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IOOF, one of the largest financial services groups in Australia, announced today that its IOOF MultiMix International Shares Trust (Fund) has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating from independent ratings house... Read more continue reading

Cost of Cyclone Debbie and catastrophic flooding

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Economic & financial issues Cyclone & floods: This note examines the cost and broader impact of Cyclone Debbie and resultant catastrophic flooding on the economy. In context It is not... Read more continue reading

knowITdigital teams up with Monarch Institute offers Diploma of Financial Planning for wealthdigital users

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knowITdigital has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Monarch Institute to provide vocational education and training (VET) for wealthdigital users to study Diploma of Financial Planning and Advanced Diploma... Read more continue reading

National property listings rise, house prices up

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Figures released yesterday by SQM Research reveal national residential listings increased 4.4% to 351,509 over the month of March 2017. The data reveals Sydney and Melbourne posted the biggest monthly... Read more continue reading

Charter Hall DOF announces strong leasing result at 1 Nicholson St, Melbourne CBD

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One of Australia’s largest investors of investment-grade office buildings, Charter Hall Group, today announced its market leading Direct Office Fund (DOF) has leased several floors at 1 Nicholson Street, on... Read more continue reading

Australian Unity Trustees appoints head of philanthropy

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Australian Unity Trustees has appointed Caroline Whitby to the newly-created position of national manager – philanthropy. In the role, Ms Whitby will be responsible for all the business’s philanthropic activities... Read more continue reading