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Triple A launches cryptocurrency fund
22-Dec-2017
A hedge fund industry veteran has partnered with ANZ’s former head of global markets to launch Australia’s first cryptocurrency-focused managed fund, which will give sophisticated investors exposure to em.. Read More
Triple A launches cryptocurrency fund
22-Dec-2017
A hedge fund industry veteran has partnered with ANZ’s former head of global markets to launch Australia’s first cryptocurrency-focused managed fund, which will give sophisticated investors exposure to em.. Read More
Long-term investors should look to property
21-Dec-2017
Investors with a long time horizon should not be discouraged by the rising interest rate environment from investing in global real estate as the asset class was likely to outperform equities in the long term, accordi.. Read More
Opinion – Diversification doesn’t always pay
20-Dec-2017
One of the most commonly touted rules of investing is to create a diversified investment portfolio. Investment guru Warren Buffett is critical of this rule and has been quoted as saying “wide diversification is.. Read More
20-Dec-2017
A study on ethical challenges in financial planning and a research project on the advice needs of small business owners are among the recipients of the Financial Planning Education Council’s academic research g.. Read More
Podcast: Ethics in advice and investing
19-Dec-2017
In financialobserver's first podcast, the FPA's Ben Marshan drops by to discuss how ethics fits in with the modern advice profession, while Australian Ethical's Stuart Palmer discusses the growing trend of ethically mind.. Read More
Blackstone buys La Trobe stake
19-Dec-2017
International asset manager Blackstone has taken a majority stake in peer-to-peer lending firm La Trobe Financial. In a statement, La Trobe Financial said Blackstone had purchased an 80 per cent equity share in .. Read More
18-Dec-2017
Growth in the retail managed fund market was flat in the third quarter of 2017, with independent platform providers continuing to outstrip the incumbents in terms of inflows, according to new statistics from Strategi.. Read More
18-Dec-2017
Australia’s superannuation system appears to be failing female retirees, with women nearing the end of their working lives having just $80,000 on average in their super account, according to robo advice firm Si.. Read More
Use royal commission to improve sector
15-Dec-2017
The financial services sector should use the forthcoming royal commission as a chance to identify further areas for improvement despite a multitude of recent inquiries having already focused on the industry, accordin.. Read More
15-Dec-2017
Australia’s wealthy investors are growing in number but are seeking less advice from financial planners, according to new research from Investment Trends. The group’s 2017 High Net Worth Investor Rep.. Read More
Podcast: Ethics in advice and investing

Ben Marshan and Stuart Palmer on the rise of ethics..View more