Mutuals’ assets grow but profits fall amidst macro-economic challenges: KPMG Mutuals Industry Review 2022

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Australia’s mutual banks, building societies and credit unions (the “Mutuals“) increased net assets by 7.8 percent to AU$11.2 billion in the 2022 financial year, up from 5.5 percent growth the... Read more continue reading

SQM Research rates Australian Ethical Balanced Fund ‘Superior’

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Australian Ethical Investment Limited (Australia Ethical) has announced that its Balanced Fund has received a ‘Superior’ four-star rating by SQM Research, meaning it is suitable for inclusion on most Approved... Read more continue reading

Advice costs continue to rise as affordability remains main barrier to Australians seeking financial advice

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest 2022 Financial Advice Report. The study explores the changing advice needs of Australian adults, their main concerns, and how advisers and... Read more continue reading

Man GLG Asia Equity Opportunities Fund launched in response to market demand rated ‘RECOMMENDED’ by Zenith

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Man GLG, the discretionary investment management engine of Man Group, has launched the Man GLG Asia Opportunities Fund in response to increasing adviser demand for, and opportunities in, Asian equities.... Read more continue reading

Consumer confidence in a ‘comfortable’ retirement at near historic low levels

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest 2022 Retirement Income Report, an in-depth study of Australians’ attitudes towards retirement and post-retirement issues. The latest report highlights confidence levels have plummeted to ten... Read more continue reading

Australian banking – the last calm before the storm: KPMG Major Australian Banks Full Year Analysis 2022

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KPMG’s Major Australian Banks Full Year Analysis Report 2022 finds that the Majors reported a combined cash profit after tax from continuing operations of $28.5 billion, up 7.2% on FY21.... Read more continue reading

Martin Currie Ethical Income Fund wins ‘Lonsec Sustainable Fund of the Year Award’

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Leading investment research house Lonsec has named the Martin Currie Ethical Income Fund as the 2022 Sustainable Fund of the Year. Martin Currie Australia is the active equity specialist investment manager of Franklin... Read more continue reading

Four Australian Ethical funds earn Lonsec “Recommended” rating

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Australian Ethical Investment Limited (Australia Ethical) has today announced that four of its funds have received a ‘Recommended’ rating by independent ratings’ house Lonsec Research. Australian Ethical offer a range of... Read more continue reading

Prevailing macro-economic conditions driving the shift in Advisers’ approach to portfolio construction and product information needs

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest 2022 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report. The study examines advisers’ evolving investment product needs and communication preferences while taking a deep dive into... Read more continue reading

Zenith initiates coverage of Aikya EM strategy with ‘Highly Recommended’ rating

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Aikya Investment Management (Aikya) is pleased to announce the Aikya Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund has received a ‘Highly Recommended’ rating by Zenith Investment Partners. It is the inaugural rating for... Read more continue reading