TAL appoints new General Manager, Claims

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TAL, Australia’s leading life insurance specialist, today announced the appointment of Loraine van Eeden to the role of TAL General Manager, Claims. An internal appointment, Loraine transitions into this role from... Read more continue reading

Bills containing housing affordability measures passed by the Federal Senate

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The Bills containing two measures relating to housing affordability as announced in the 2017-18 Federal Budget have passed the Senate. The Bills are contained in Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on... Read more continue reading

ASX selects distributed ledger technology to replace CHESS

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ASX has announced its intention to replace CHESS using distributed ledger technology (DLT) developed by its technology partner Digital Asset (DA). CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Subregister System) is the system... Read more continue reading

Synchron welcomes Dunsford Financial Planning

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Dunsford Financial Planning, headed up by Mark Dunsford, is the most recent advice business to become a Synchron Authorised Representative. Based in Victoria, the multi-million business was a part-owner of Now... Read more continue reading

Centuria Metropolitan REIT announces acquisitions, revaluations and equity raising

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Centuria Property Funds Limited (CPFL), as Responsible Entity of Centuria Metropolitan REIT (ASX: CMA), is pleased to announce the following: Acquisition of two NSW metropolitan office assets for $119.1 million[1] (Acquisitions); An... Read more continue reading

AMP launches custom-built financial advice modelling technology

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AMP has launched a new goals-modelling engine, creating the most sophisticated and contemporary advice experience in the industry. The engine represents a major step forward in AMP’s goals-based customer strategy.... Read more continue reading

Infocus announces the departure of Managing Director & CEO

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The Board of Directors of Infocus Wealth Management announce the departure of Managing Director and CEO Rod Bristow. Roy McKelvie, Chairman of the Board of Directors said “The Board would... Read more continue reading

New European Regulations to impact Australian firms – MiFID II deadline looms

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Australian financial services entities including funds, brokers/traders and trustees of self-managed superannuation funds may be unable to transact with European counterparties from 3 January 2018 if they don’t yet have... Read more continue reading

PM Capital Asian equities fund added to Netwealth menus

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The PM Capital Asian Companies Fund (‘Fund’) is now available on Netwealth platforms, giving more investors the opportunity to take advantage of a differentiated approach to the world’s fastest-growing region.... Read more continue reading

Generation Life to support Australians with life stage financial solutions

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Austock Life has formally rebranded to Generation Life. Executive Chairman of the Generation Group, Rob Coombe, said the new name reflects the company’s vision to talk directly with Australians and... Read more continue reading