Zurich’s Concentrated Global Growth Fund added to Netwealth platform

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) yesterday announced that its new Concentrated Global Growth Fund has been added to the Netwealth platform, following its launch in December last year. Managed by Zurich’s... Read more continue reading

Wingate appoints head of research

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Boutique global equities manager Wingate Asset Management has appointed Hugh Selby-Smith to the newly-created role of head of research. Mr Selby-Smith will be based in Melbourne and report to chief... Read more continue reading

AMP Cancer Council Pro Bono Program helping more people with financial guidance

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The AMP Cancer Council Pro Bono Program has seen a 13.3 per cent increase in financial guidance provided to individuals and their families in 2015 compared to 2014, reaching 923... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital adapts its business model to support future growth

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  AMP Capital has announced changes to its global business model and leadership team  to deliver even better services and support to clients. The changes involve investing in distribution, emphasising... Read more continue reading

Record attendees at InterPrac National Conference reflects growth and professional offerings for accountants

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InterPrac Financial Planning’s (InterPrac) National PD Conference attracted nearly 200 practice managers, advisers and support staff to Melbourne for the dealer group’s annual event with the attendees overwhelmingly praising the... Read more continue reading

Future2 Wheel Classic heads West: registrations now open

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Future2’s flagship fundraiser heads to Western Australia (WA) this year with a circular route starting and ending in Perth from 17-23 November. The 2016 Future2 Wheel Classic follows a 7-day,... Read more continue reading

Blue Sky and Goldman Sachs target $1 billion in student accommodation joint venture

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Blue Sky Private Real Estate (a subsidiary of ASX listed Blue Sky Alternative Investments Limited) today announced it will form a $1 billion student accommodation joint venture with leading global... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on proposed guidance about ‘robo-advice’

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ASIC yesterday released a consultation paper and a draft Regulatory Guide on regulating digital financial product advice (also commonly known as robo-advice). ASIC Commissioner John Price said, ‘ASIC is keen to... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 18 March, 2016

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The recovery rally continued over the last week helped by a combination of the Fed further delaying interest rate hikes and... Read more continue reading

Choice of super fund currently before the parliament

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More consumers are a step closer to being able to choose their superannuation fund under legislation introduced to Parliament last week. Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer, introduced the Superannuation Legislation Amendment... Read more continue reading