APRA’s bank hybrid phase-out

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) decision to phase out Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bank hybrids by 2032 marks a major structural shift for income-focused investors. The move effectively winds... Read more continue reading

Bell Asset Management appoints three senior executives to launch Australian Small Companies strategy

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Bell Asset Management has appointed three highly regarded investment executives, Tim Johnston, James Nguyen and Scott Hudson from Tyndall Asset Management, to establish and manage a new Australian Small Companies... Read more continue reading

Vanguard unveils new S&P 500® ETFs and managed fund for Australian investors

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Vanguard has expanded Australian investors’ access to the world’s largest and most influential equity market, unveiling a new suite of S&P 500® Index funds that provide simple, low‑cost and trusted... Read more continue reading

Silvercrest expands presence in Asia Pacific with senior appointment and fund launch in Australia

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Silvercrest Asset Management Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SAMG) is pleased to announce its expansion into the Australian market with the appointment of Christina Manonian as Head of APAC Consultant Relations & Business Development, based... Read more continue reading

PAN-Tribal appoints new Key Account Manager for New South Wales

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PAN-Tribal has announced the appointment of Stuart James to its distribution team as Sydney-based Key Account Manager for New South Wales. Commenting on the appointment, PAN-Tribal Asset Management CEO Colin... Read more continue reading

Researchers unite with TAL and Workcom to strengthen support for Australians navigating mental health recovery

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The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC), University of Sydney, TAL and Workcom have collaborated to improve the experience and recovery outcomes of Australians making income protection claims for a mental health condition. Led by... Read more continue reading

Bombora Advice connection pivotal for Wealth Architects client & strategic growth goals  

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Wealth Architects Head of Strategic Partnerships Leigh Quade has confirmed the successful transition of Wealth Architects to the Bombora Advice AFSL. Commenting further, Leigh Quade said the benefits of operating under the Bombora AFSL... Read more continue reading

MLC Retirement Boost to provide up to 60% more income in retirement

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MLC Expand has launched MLC Retirement BoostTM, a new innovative retirement income stream (IRIS) solution, with both the savings and retirement income phases now live for financial advisers and their... Read more continue reading

National listings rebound strongly in February as new supply surges

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Key points Total national property listings rose 4.6% month-on-month in February to 226,758 dwellings, reflecting a seasonal lift in market activity. Listings remain 9.1% lower year-on-year, highlighting ongoing supply constraints... Read more continue reading

A turning point for Japanese economy and capital markets drives two-way demand for bfinance’s new Tokyo office

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bfinance, the independent global investment consultancy, has opened a new office in Tokyo. Yohei Omichi has been appointed Senior Director to lead the firm’s Japan presence, strengthening support for Japanese... Read more continue reading