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19 February 2019 • By James Mitchell • 1 min read

Australia the ‘weak spot’ in year of record dividends

A strong fourth quarter has helped global dividends hit a new record in 2018. The latest Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index, released today, ...

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ASIC appeals Westpac best interests ruling

ASIC has made an appeal with the Federal Court against two Westpac subsidiaries, calling into question the decision regarding whether the firms ...

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More investors choosing with conscience

Nearly half of Australian investors are influenced by environmental, social and governance factors when choosing funds or companies to invest in at 43 ...

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Government passes superannuation reforms despite Labor criticisms

In a last-minute deal, the Liberal government has passed its superannuation reforms which it says will protect low-balance accounts from excessive ...

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NAB ranked most distrusted Aus bank

National Australia Bank, having been singled out in Commissioner Kenneth Hayne’s final report from the royal commission, has seen a surge in distrust ...

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Fiducian profit up 15%

Fiducian has seen its net underlying net profit after tax grow by 15 per cent over the half year ending 31 December, to $5.7 million from the prior ...

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Industry calls for government consultations on brokers

The industry is calling upon the federal government to initiate consultation with mortgage brokers before any reforms to remuneration are made

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Global ETFs gain $6.7tn in assets

The global ETF industry ended 2018 at $6.7 trillion in assets under management, posting an annual growth rate of 20 per cent since 2005, according the ...

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ASIC to pursue harsher penalties for banks

New amendments have passed the senate that will allow ASIC to be able to pursue harsher civil penalties against banks, their executives and other who ...

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AMP Wealth earnings down 7.2% in 2018

AMP has revealed its earnings in its Australian wealth management business declined by $28 million over the 2018 financial year. In an announcement ...

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