DNR Capital awarded IMAP 2024 Managed Account Award for Australian Equities – third consecutive win

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DNR Capital one of Australia’s leading equities fund managers, has been recognised as the leading Australian Equities manager at the 2024 IMAP Managed Account Awards. This marks the third consecutive year... Read more continue reading

Term deposit savers likely to turn to private credit as term deposit interest rates drop

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The big banks have started to cut interest rates on term deposits as bond yields plummet around the globe, which could push investors into higher yielding fixed-income assets such as... Read more continue reading

Aged Care Steps announces launch of Aged Care Adviser of the Year awards

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Industry leader Aged Care Steps has launched the 2024 Aged Care Adviser of the Year Awards. Now entering its third year, Aged Care Steps is continuing to recognise the amazing... Read more continue reading

Navigating inheritance complexities and estate planning challenges amidst a $3.5 trillion wealth transfer

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The intergenerational wealth transfer currently underway will have a significant impact on estate planning, says Craig Brooke, CEO of KeyInvest, an independent member-owned mutual friendly society. He notes the Productivity... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia convenes inaugural mental health roundtable

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) recently convened the inaugural meeting of its Mental Health Roundtable, a bi-annual forum of key academic, clinical and civil society representatives to discuss key trends... Read more continue reading

Activam opens nominations for 2024 Impact Awards: Recognising excellence and impactful achievements in wealth management

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The 2024 Impact Awards, focus on recognising excellence and impactful achievements in wealth management and financial services. These awards aim to highlight those who make a meaningful difference by encouraging... Read more continue reading

Consumer sentiment ticks up but pessimism still dominates

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The Westpac–Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index rose 2.8% to 85 in August from 82.7 in July. Westpac Senior Economist Matthew Hassan said: “Consumers breathed a small sigh of relief in... Read more continue reading

Intergenerational wealth transfer to women poised to bridge gender gaps in Australia’s Private Wealth sector

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Australia’s private wealth sector must deepen its commitment to attracting and developing future female investment advisers to meet the changing demands of clients, with women set to be the primary... Read more continue reading

Sharp rise in living costs for retirees and employees could force investors into higher yielding assets

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A rise in living costs as revealed by new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics today could force retirees and other investors to seek higher returns from fixed income... Read more continue reading

When your client lacks ethics

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Ethics is at the core of what most advisers do, day in and day out. However, consider the circumstances where a financial adviser is instructed by a client, but cannot... Read more continue reading