Trump’s first year: What’s realistic?

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With the inauguration of the 45th president imminent and the market’s high expectations for policymaking, what is realistic for investors to expect from Washington in 2017? We think the bottom... Read more continue reading

Inauguration Day: Trump bump or Trump slump?

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“May you live in interesting times” goes the Chinese curse. It also pretty much sums up many investors’ mindset as they await the inauguration of Donald Trump says Eric Stein,... Read more continue reading

Lonsec awards Legg Mason Martin Currie Ethical Income Fund “Highly Recommended” rating

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Legg Mason Martin Currie yesterday announced that it has been awarded “Highly Recommended” 1 rating for its Ethical Income fund (the Fund) from Lonsec Research (Lonsec). Martin Currie, with over $10... Read more continue reading

Full-time jobs post best quarterly gains in six years

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Labour force Employment rose by 13,500 in December after rising by 37,100 in November (previously reported as a rise of 39,100 jobs). Full-time jobs rose by 9,300 while part-time jobs... Read more continue reading

Superannuation funds to start disclosing subplan information on websites from 1 July 2017

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ASIC has written to trustees of superannuation funds with employer subplans reminding them of the requirement to publicly disclose transparency information for those subplans from 1 July 2017. The requirement... Read more continue reading

SuperRatings top 10 performing funds for 2016

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According to SuperRatings, Catholic Super and HOSTPLUS were the top returning super funds in 2016, delivering a 10.1% gain for their members, compared to the median Balanced option return of... Read more continue reading

4D infrastructure fund rated ‘Favourable’ by SQM

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SQM Research has rated the 4D Global Infrastructure Fund, which was launched in March 2016, as ‘Favourable’. The Fund is managed by 4D Infrastructure, headed up by Sarah Shaw and... Read more continue reading

YTML partners with Omnium

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YTML has partnered with risk technology specialist Omnium to deliver streamlined and efficient life insurance software to advisers. YTML will act as Omnium’s platform provider, servicing and supporting the insurance... Read more continue reading

Clearview ramps up growth plans with key appointments

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Listed financial services company ClearView Wealth Limited (ASX: CVW) has appointed former BT Financial Group Senior Manager Jeffrey Scott as Head of Product to drive the ongoing development of life... Read more continue reading

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