Macquarie notes agreed settlement with ASIC

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Macquarie Investment Management Limited (MIML) notes yesterday’s ASIC announcement that MIML and ASIC have filed joint court submissions relating to an agreed settlement over MIML’s role as Responsible Entity of one... Read more continue reading

Bennelong board appoints Andrea Waters

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As part of its strategic plan for expansion, Bennelong Funds Management has appointed Andrea Waters as a non-executive director. Andrea will also chair Bennelong’s Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee. Andrea... Read more continue reading

SuperStream extension gets thumbs up from SMSF Association

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The decision by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to extend the deadline for small businesses to become SuperStream compliant has been welcomed by the SMSF Association. SMSF Association Managing Director/CEO... Read more continue reading

Countdown to Brexit: What you need to know

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Today, Britain will vote on whether or not to leave the European Union. Given the deep economic ties between Britain and the EU, “Brexit” would have implications across the global... Read more continue reading

Innovation and unprecedented market conditions create ‘perfect storm’ for fixed income

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Record-low interest rates and increasing volatility are driving a growing search for capital stability and predictable income. This is paving the way for a marked shift towards more defensive investment... Read more continue reading

Time to limit the Brexit negativity

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A Brexit vote this Thursday in favour of leaving the EU is most likely to have a negative impact on markets believes a leading fund manager. However, it might not... Read more continue reading

Average Australian now will keep their job for three years and four months and have 17 jobs until retirement

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The average Australian now will keep their job for three years and four months and have 17 jobs until retirement. That’s 56 years working and making Australian businesses and the... Read more continue reading

Zenith gives thumbs up to PM CAPITAL Global Opportunities LIC

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PM CAPITAL’s Global Opportunities Fund Limited (ASX: PGF) has been rated “Recommended” by leading research house Zenith Investment Partners following a detailed review of the listed investment company. PM CAPITAL... Read more continue reading

Year in Review 2015/16: Solid growth, low inflation

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Economic & financial perspectives Flat year for shares: Total returns on Australian shares (All Ordinaries Accumulation index) are currently up 0.6 per cent over 2015/16 (20-year average +10.8 per cent).... Read more continue reading

The political pendulum swings to left – implications for medium term investment returns

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Key points The success of Trump and Sanders in the US, the close Brexit vote and the Australian Federal Election campaign suggest median voters have shifted to the left and... Read more continue reading