JAWG pushes Jones for faster QAR implementation

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The Joint Associations Working Group (JAWG) has urged the Government to act quickly on measures in the Q

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Global X expands portfolio management team

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Global X ETFs has appointed Jessica Leung from BetaShares as its newest portfolio manager.

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Financial planner jailed for nine years for $3.3m fraud

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A Sydney financial planner has been sentenced to a maximum jail term of nine years after pleading guilty to 12 counts of dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception.

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Equities to come out of earnings ‘valley’: Munro Partners

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Investor appetite for equities is set to recover as markets “look through the valley” to the other side of the bear market, according to the fund manager.

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Can Australia restock its supply of financial advisers?

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Dwindling numbers of Australian advisers is a major concern, but BT Financial chief executive Matt Rady says the thriving UK market gives him hope that Australia can attract new blood to the profession — provided we go about it the right way.

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It's time for ESG funds to dump toxic tech exposures

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A conversation between Elon Musk and Google co-founder Larry Page reveals the sociopathic nature of the Big Tech companies that dominate ESG funds.

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Magellan shuns banks amid recession doubts

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Magellan has begun positioning its $7.3 billion Global portfolio for a recession, which it believes is a likely scenario this year.

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Investment exec departs Morgan Stanley Private Wealth

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Nathan Lim had been with the firm for seven years and was responsible for forming its asset allocation and portfolio management capability for Australia and Asia.

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Elston appoints investment specialist from Morningstar

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Elston Asset Management has announced the appointment of Clint Abraham as its new investment specialist.

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Super funds investing at least $25bn in fossil fuel expansion

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New analysis has found the 15 largest funds are collectively investing at least $25 billion into opening new coal, oil, and gas projects despite commitments to tackling climate change.

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