Royal commission moves into solution mode

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Proposed superannuation industry reforms from the Royal Commission are likely to cover four main themes including simplification of the law and of disclosure requirements, appropriate civil penalties for breeching best... Read more continue reading

TAL launches adviser-focused health insurance offering with nib

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has announced the launch of a TAL health insurance offering through its partnership with nib, one of Australia’s leading health insurers. Initially offered... Read more continue reading

Mutuals growth slows but profit up as margin squeeze abates

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2018 saw Australia’s mutual banks, building societies and credit unions (the ‘Mutuals’) continue to grow in an environment characterised by low interest rates, increased competition, a new wave of technological... Read more continue reading

EQT Holdings Ltd announces new Board Director

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EQT Holdings Limited (ASX: EQT) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new non-executive director Tim Hammon, effective 1 December 2018. EQT Chairman Jeff Kennett said: “Tim comes to... Read more continue reading

AXA IM partners with RIAA to assist financial advisers navigate responsible investing

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Nine in ten Australians expect their assets to be invested responsibly,1 creating an opportunity for financial advisers to implement responsible investment (RI) strategies on behalf of their clients, according to... Read more continue reading

Top small cap performer says active management best way to ‘limit downside’

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Active management’s virtues have become more apparent as markets have drifted lower, according to a leading small caps fund manager, who says ‘managing the downside’ is limited in passive investments... Read more continue reading

Blackrock appoints Geraldine Buckingham as chair and head of Blackrock Asia Pacific

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BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) has appointed Geraldine Buckingham as Chair and Head of BlackRock Asia Pacific, succeeding Ryan Stork, who becomes Deputy Global Chief Operating Officer, based in New York. Both appointments take effect February 2019 and... Read more continue reading

Shareholders support Homeloans parent company being renamed Resimac Group Limited

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A majority of Homeloans Ltd (ASX:HOM) shareholders yesterday voted in support of the leading non-bank mortgage provider’s parent company being renamed Resimac Group Limited. The vote at the company’s Annual... Read more continue reading

FASEA CEO takes to stage and fields Q&A at FPA Congress

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The CEO of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) took to the FPA Congress stage at the ICC in Sydney this morning to a crowd of about 1,400... Read more continue reading

Ignition Advice global finalists in 2018 Banking Technology Awards

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The Banking Technology Awards have announced the finalists for 2018, including Ignition Advice as a finalist in the category Best Use of IT in Private Banking / Wealth Management. The... Read more continue reading