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Client first – ethics in the post FOFA world

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For most people, the concept of acting in a client’s best interests, the requirement to behave fairly and ethically in the provision of financial advice, is indisputable. OpenMarkets examines the

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21 Feb 2017

FinTech zeitgeist opens door to exchange traded fixed income

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Fixed income investments have long held a central role in a diversified portfolio. Whether government or corporate bonds, or shorter-dated bank bills, fixed income is an important source of income

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14 Nov 2016

The rise and rise of Exchange Traded Products

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Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) have proliferated in the Australian (and global markets). They became more prevalent in the Australian market following the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and today have more

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26 Oct 2016

OnMarket targets wealthy Chinese investors with BMY Group

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OnMarket BookBuilds (OMB), the creator of the world’s first online portal giving investors free and fair access to IPOs, has joined forces with BMY Group to supply content to the

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30 Mar 2016

OpenMarkets executes its first direct-to-consumer managed funds trade through its new Multi-Asset Trading Hub

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OpenMarkets, Australia’s fastest growing independent execution-only stockbroker, broke new ground in the investing landscape last week, by executing its first direct-to-consumer Managed Funds trade through its new Multi-Asset Trading Hub

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27 Nov 2014

OpenMarkets sets course for wholesale growth with senior sales appointment

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Former E*Trade Senior BDM Leo Lopez appointed to drive growth in adviser and wholesale markets Independent stockbroking company, OpenMarkets Australia, has announced the appointment of Leo Lopez as Head of

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04 Feb 2014

Australian online broker set to open new doors for finance industry participants

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ASX joins industry in welcoming first new Australian online broker since 2007 The Australian Securities Exchange has welcomed its first new online broker since 2007 following the launch of OpenMarkets.

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09 Oct 2013

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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 [...]