North launches new ESG and tech investment options as MyNorth Sustainable Managed Portfolios given 4-Star ‘Superior’ rating

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North, one of Australia’s leading investment platforms, has added a further 12 ESG focused investment options and eight new technology and innovation-based investments to its investment menu. In total, North

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Five reasons to expect a cooling in the Australian property market and falling prices in 2023

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Key points After a 22% rise in Australian home prices this year, they are expected to slow to 5% growth in 2022 with prices likely to fall 5-10% in 2023.

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AMP appoints Felicia Trewin as Chief Technology Officer 

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AMP has announced the appointment of Felicia Trewin as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the group Executive Committee. Ms Trewin will start in the role in

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AMP provides demerger and strategy update   

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AMP has provided an update on its planned demerger and the strategic growth plans for the two post-demerger businesses – AMP Limited and AMP Capital’s Private Markets business (PrivateMarketsCo). AMP

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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 26 November, 2021

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly fell over the past week as inflation, interest rate and coronavirus concerns – with rising cases in Europe and a new variant

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AMP announces expected FY 21 impairments

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AMP has announced that ahead of the planned demerger and following a review of its balance sheet it expects to recognise additional impairment charges of approximately A$325 million (post-tax) in

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The longer-term legacy of coronavirus – nine implications of importance to investors

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Key points Likely key longer-term implications flowing from the coronavirus pandemic are: bigger government; increased money supply and excess saving; increased geopolitical tensions; reduced globalisation; a faster embrace of technology;

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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 19 November, 2021

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets were mixed over the last week. US shares rose 0.3% for the week helped by strong data but with gains pared slightly

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AMP enters into enforceable undertaking with APRA  

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AMP has confirmed its superannuation trustees have entered into an enforceable undertaking (EU) with the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) in relation to a number of historical matters in its

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Weekly economic and market update – week ending 12 November, 2021

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets were hit again over the past week as more high inflation readings added to concerns about monetary tightening. This left US and European

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