China -the tariff threat, structural challenges and implications for Australia

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Key points Chinese growth is running around 5% and while threats remain high – with the property downturn and tariffs – policy stimulus is likely to be enough to keep... Read more continue reading

Retirement income certainty and choice at the heart of North’s investment menu additions

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AMP is pleased to announce the expansion of North’s managed account menu with three exciting new additions for the June quarter. The additions of BondAdviser, MST Income and Elston Income... Read more continue reading

HLB Mann Judd warns of complexities in employee share schemes

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Employee share schemes (ESS) are becoming an increasingly popular incentive in Australian workplaces, but both employers and employees should be aware of the significant tax implications these arrangements may carry,... Read more continue reading

June CPI data shows trade impacts materialising

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The June CPI report came in as expected, bringing the annual headline increase to 2.7%, a tick-up from last month’s 2.4% reading. Meanwhile, core inflation rose 2.9%, softer-than-expected for the... Read more continue reading

MLC announces retirement partnership with TAL and Challenger ahead of innovative retirement solution launch

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MLC, the largest brand of Insignia Financial, has partnered with TAL and Challenger to develop a Centre of Excellence for MLC Retirement Boost™, a new innovative retirement income solution. The... Read more continue reading

Winter lull sees slight rise in rental vacancies

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SQM Research has released its latest data on residential property vacancy rates. Australia’s rental market posted a slight uplift in vacancy rates in June 2025, rising nationally from 1.2% to... Read more continue reading

Padua Solutions strengthens data capability with acquisition of Wealth Data following successful capital raise

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Padua Solutions, a leading innovator in financial advice technology and services, has acquired Wealth Data, Australia’s premier provider of structured adviser and licensee data, superannuation and SMSF insights. The acquisition follows... Read more continue reading

Leading managed account providers join forces to better serve the evolving advice landscape

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In a significant development for Australia’s financial advice landscape, Betashares has announced that it will merge its managed accounts division with InvestSense, forming a new business called Trellia Wealth Partners.... Read more continue reading

MA Financial provides $200m funding facility to legal finance platform, JustFund

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JustFund, Australia’s only dedicated lender helping people pay for legal costs during divorce and separation has secured a $200 million warehouse facility from MA Financial Group, an ASX-listed global alternative... Read more continue reading

Mental ill health is straining Australia’s safety net

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Australia’s life insurers are warning the nation’s financial safety net is being pushed to its limits, with more Australians leaving work permanently due to mental ill health than ever before.... Read more continue reading