AMP-Dexus deal sees further delays

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Dexus Funds Management’s acquisition of AMP Capital’s real estate and domestic infrastructure business h

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ASIC faces Senate grilling, deputy chair holds ground

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The Senate economics legislation committee scrutinised senior representatives from the Australian Securi

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ASIC reveals findings from corporate whistleblower review

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Financial services firms were among seven entities reviewed by the regulator as part of its work to develop corporate guidance for whistleblower protection.

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Zenith bullish on return expectations

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Investment return expectations across asset classes are “far better” than they’ve been for years, according to the investment research and portfolio solutions provider.

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Inflation, GDP dip below market expectations

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The latest monthly inflation and GDP figures have surprised markets with weaker than expected growth.

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Are advice firms overlooking incentive schemes?

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A Business Health survey has looked into benefits packages currently offered by firms, including incentive and bonus schemes and average adviser earnings.

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Highly educated workers driving trend into later retirement: KPMG

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Australia’s educated workers have benefitted from a tight labour market and improved job flexibility in

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The three themes shaping modern advisory firms in 2023

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New research by Desktop Broker has explored the key themes that would influence modern financial advisory firms and determine their growth trajectory in the years ahead.

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Australian dividends hit record high in 2022

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Investors in Australia witnessed record dividend payouts in the past year, largely from the mining and banking sector, according to the Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index.

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Labor’s super tax reform ‘moves the goalposts’ again

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The Albanese government has moved to raise the concessional tax rate for superannuation balances exceedi

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