Convergence awards grant to ADM Capital and ADM Capital Foundation for design of financing facility for renewable energy and smallholder livelihood projects in Indonesia

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Convergence, the first and only platform exclusively focused on blended finance, announced it will award a grant to ADM Capital and ADM Capital Foundation (ADMCF) for the design of a... Read more continue reading

How can Robo-advice meet Australia’s strict regulatory best interest duty requirements

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Australia has the one of the strongest regulatory environments in the world. “Operating under the Australian regime automatically provides confidence to investors and consumers. Most importantly ASIC regulates towards consumer-first... Read more continue reading

The Trump factor has markets in a subdued state

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Equity markets are hovering in limbo this week as they sit and wait for Trump’s inauguration on 20 January before deciding what way they will go, says boutique fund manager... Read more continue reading

2016 pivotal year for smart beta ETFs

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Smart beta ETFs gained significant traction in the Australian market in 2016 as an alternative to active management and market capitalisation-weighted index funds, according to Arian Neiron, Managing Director, VanEck.... Read more continue reading

Will higher commodity prices lead to better wage outcomes this year?

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Wages growth and commodity prices have historically shown a strong correlation. Given this relationship the surge in commodity prices which began in mid 2016 is pointing to faster wages growth... Read more continue reading

Investor loans soar; Inflation makes a comeback

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Housing finance; Consumer Confidence; New vehicle sales Home loans: The number of loans (commitments) for budding home owners (owner-occupiers) rose by 0.9 per cent in November after falling by 0.6... Read more continue reading

Waking up to reflation

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BlackRock has released its Global Macro Outlook for 2017. It believes that consensus views are still too cautious. “We are seeing signs of the global expansion becoming more synchronised and thereby... Read more continue reading

Petrol prices surge to an 18-month high

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Petrol price; Tourist arrivals Retail petrol: According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average Australian price of unleaded petrol rose by 6 cents to 134.3 cents a litre... Read more continue reading

Legg Mason affiliate, Brandywine Global, becomes signatory of United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment

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Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc., have announced it has become a signatory of the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). “Signing... Read more continue reading

SMSFs better placed to monitor employer contributions

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Members of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have a number of advantages over other superannuation funds via their direct involvement with their own fund to ensure they receive all employer contributions,... Read more continue reading