Briefcase appoints Michael Hasten as Head of Growth

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Briefcase, the Australian fintech transforming investment management with direct indexing technology, has appointed experienced institutional finance executive Michael Hasten, CFA as Head of Growth. The appointment brings more than 15... Read more continue reading

National Vacancy Rate Holds at 1.3%

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SQM Research has released its latest data on residential property vacancy rates. Australia’s national residential vacancy rate remained steady at 1.3% in July 2026, unchanged from June. The total number... Read more continue reading

Opportunity realised: PM Capital’s Global Opportunities Fund (ASX: PGF) raises $221 million

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PM Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX-listed specialist alternative investment manager Regal Partners Limited (ASX: RPL), has completed a $221 million capital raising for the PM Capital Global Opportunities... Read more continue reading

FAAA calls on Government to put Australian consumers at the centre of financial sector reform

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Sarah Abood, CEO of the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), says Minister Mulino’s National Press Club address next week must put Australians’ access to affordable, trustworthy financial advice at the... Read more continue reading

TAL invests to support Australia’s next generation of needs and customers

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Published yesterday, TAL’s Our Contribution 2025/26[1] report highlights how the life insurer is investing to support more Australians through changing protection needs, mental health challenges and the transition to retirement.... Read more continue reading

LGT Wealth Management Australia appoints Willem Strydom as new Chief Technology Officer

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LGT Wealth Management Australia has appointed Willem Strydom as its new Chief Technology Officer, strengthening its investment in the technology, data and AI capabilities that support its advisers and clients.... Read more continue reading

Data center boom ushers in a new era of infrastructure risks and opportunities for insurers

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Artificial intelligence is driving one of the largest infrastructure investment cycles in decades, but the rapid global build-out of data centers is also creating a new era of construction, operational,... Read more continue reading

Australian fintech Eftsure expands into Singapore, extending its payment assurance network across Asia-Pacific

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Eftsure, the payment assurance layer for finance, has launched in Singapore, extending its payment verification infrastructure into one of Asia’s leading financial and business hubs. The move continues the international... Read more continue reading

Challenger launches retirement research institute

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Challenger is launching the Institute for Lifetime Income, an advocacy and insights platform focused on improving financial and longevity literacy through research, education, and informed public discussion. With a record... Read more continue reading

DASH appoints Glenn Poynton as CEO

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Integrated financial planning software and investment platform, DASH Technology Group (DASH), has appointed experienced fintech and wealth management executive, Glenn Poynton, as chief executive officer, signaling the group’s focus on... Read more continue reading