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Columbia Threadneedle Investments strengthens APAC team with two appointments

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Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading global asset management group, has bolstered its team in Asia Pacific with two new appointments. Lucy Martin has been appointed to a newly created role

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22 Sep 2023

Columbia Threadneedle Investments appoints Chris King as Head of Wholesale, Australia

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Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading global asset manager, has appointed Chris King as Head of Wholesale, Australia. Chris joined Columbia Threadneedle in November 2022 and is based in Sydney reporting

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16 Nov 2022

Columbia Threadneedle Investments appoints Head of Institutional, Australia and New Zealand

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Columbia Threadneedle Investments, a leading global asset management group, has announced the appointment of Glen Giddings, Head of Institutional, Australia and New Zealand. Glen, will report to Jon Allen, Head

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14 Aug 2018

It’s time to go global

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Many Australian investors rely on regular dividend payments. Companies which boast consistently impressive dividend yields are often considered to be well-governed, generating consistently strong cash flow and prioritising shareholders. Yet

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06 Apr 2017

2017 Annual Global Perspectives

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Digital and demographic trends hold the promise of change for asset management firms and financial advisers. It’s an opportunity – after all, when things become complex, good management and advice

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30 Jan 2017

January investment strategy update

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Equities continued to make new highs as we moved into 2017, but we are mindful that the outlook is littered with macroeconomic and political risks – not least the forthcoming

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27 Jan 2017

Low rates are for losers

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Not long ago, negative interest rates were a novelty. The idea that an investor might pay someone to borrow their money was viewed as both radical and nonsensical. Today, ultra-low,

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21 Oct 2016

Volatility creates opportunity

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Overview The UK referendum on European Union membership has introduced political and economic uncertainty across Europe. It is unclear what the UK relationship with Europe will be in future, and

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06 Sep 2016

Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ Investment Strategy – August 2016

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We continue to live in a world of extraordinary monetary policy, where investors are no longer surprised by central bank easing and, indeed, have come to expect it. Thus the

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19 Aug 2016

The impact of Bank of England rate cut

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The Bank of England (BoE) last Friday announced that it had cut rates to 0.25% – a new low in the Bank’s 322 year history. The move was well-flagged and fully

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08 Aug 2016

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]