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SMEs persist with advice subsidy push to new government

It was a COVID-inspired idea that fell foul of the electoral cycle, but the nation's small business advisory peak bodies continue to push for subsidised advice...

Guiding hand of serendipity working for Invesco's Ashley O'Connor

Like many people, Ashley O'Connor, head of investment strategy at Invesco Australia, did not exactly plan for the career he ultimately embarked upon. But some...

Rising US inflation sparks recession fears: BCA research

With the US Federal Reserve signalling more rate rises to come, the odds of a global recession have risen to 40 per cent.

Thinking in narratives and why stories matter

Stories help investors deal with uncertainty and imperfect knowledge. But contagious narratives which come to dominate can over-inflate expectations - and...

Global rally supports market, energy, financials jump on UK caution

The S&P/ASX200 managed to offset the majority of the week’s losses on Friday, finishing 1.8 per cent higher on the back of a significant jump in the...

Banks, Qantas pace market ahead of inflation data, ELMO jumps on private equity interest 

The local market overcame selling pressure ahead of awaited US inflation data to post a small loss of 0.1 per cent. The financials sector was the standout,...

Bank of Queensland boosts market, energy declines, GM buys into Queensland Pacific 

The local sharemarket managed to overcome global weakness, posting a 2.5 point gain behind a significantly rally in the financial sector, up 1.9 per cent. The...

Experience pathway to perpetuate poor advice industry image: FPA

Implementing the current proposal for 'experienced' advisers to skip the relevant degree mandate will do far more harm than good, the association argues, with...

RBA raises rates again, but end may be in sight

More rises are likely to come but analysts say a confluence of factors may cap the official rate at around 3.1 per cent in 2023, providing relief to Australian...

Michael Birch's big rent-roll of the dice

The respected corporate adviser and manager is laying it all on the line after "rolling the sleeves up" on multi-faceted research for his new property-based...

Winning over the next generation

The next generation are not automatically inclined to turn to their parents' financial adviser, according to research from Invesco. Using the "power of...

Local market weakens, as guidance flows in, Platinum outflows continue

The S&P/ASX200 continued to weaken as the guidance flows in from numerous sectors of the economy. The industrials sector was the rare highlight, gaining...

Market weakens on US recession risk, Tabcorp acquisition, gold stocks hit

The local market opened the week on a negative note, with the threat of US recession sending every sector lower. The rate sensitive sectors were the hardest...

SMSFs under advice surge as adviser numbers dip below 16,000

As the quantum of advisers has decreased those that remain have consolidated client books, which has led to a higher proportion of high-balance SMSFs coming...