The growing burden of stamp duty is holding Australia back

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As this week’s Economic Roundtable commences, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics Dr Nicola Powell warns that stamp duty is one of the biggest barriers to a fair and efficient... Read more continue reading

Use cases for AI investments already emerging despite investor capex concerns

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Despite investors starting to show some concerns about the share prices of tech companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta, these fears should not be overblown, says Annabelle Miller,... Read more continue reading

Demand for High Net Worth solutions driving adoption of HUB24 Private Invest   

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HUB24 has announced that an increasing number of High Net Worth (HNW) clients is driving demand for innovative solutions like the recently launched HUB24 Private Invest. In April, HUB24 launched Private... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rates fall to 1.2% in July — rental squeeze intensifies

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Australia’s rental market tightened further in July, with the national vacancy rate falling to 1.2%, down from 1.3% in both June 2025 and July 2024, according to the latest SQM... Read more continue reading

New ASX listings under pressure, PrimaryMarkets calls for bold reforms to revive IPO pipeline

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Australia’s IPO market is in one of its deepest slumps in more than a decade, and according to Jamie Green, Executive Chairman of PrimaryMarkets, the slowdown is being driven by... Read more continue reading

Munro Partners launches first SMA on Praemium

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Munro Partners, a leading global equity investment manager, has launched its first Separately Managed Account (SMA) on the Praemium platform. The Munro Global Growth Equity SMA will be managed by... Read more continue reading

Entireti acquires IOOF Alliances, unveils new licensee services brand

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Business services partner, Entireti, has acquired licensee solutions provider, IOOF Alliances from Insignia Financial, adding 70 self-licensed advisory firms and around 350 financial advisers to the group’s community. The deal... Read more continue reading

North eyes further growth opportunities with new senior appointment

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North, the leading platform for super and retirement in Australia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda Trenfield as Senior Manager, Asset Consultant Partnerships. Amanda is a highly experienced... Read more continue reading

Bell Potter appoints Rob Jahrling to corporate finance team

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Bell Financial Group Limited (ASX:BFG) has announced the appointment of Rob Jahrling as a Director in Bell Potter’s corporate finance team based in Sydney. He joins from Citigroup where he... Read more continue reading

Industry first a game changer for underwriting in life insurance   

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Acenda is reimagining life insurance with an innovative underwriting solution that provides quicker, more streamlined access to cover for Australians. In an industry-first partnership with UnderwriteMe, medical evidence, including doctors’... Read more continue reading