MetLife Australia bolsters innovation and sales teams with new hires

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MetLife Insurance, the Australian arm of one of the world’s largest insurers, has strengthened its innovation and sales teams with two new senior hires. Brenton Charnley has been appointed as... Read more continue reading

First State Super wins StatePlus bid

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In a landmark event, First State Super has successfully reached a binding settlement with State Super to acquire StatePlus. When the transaction completes in June 2016, First State Super will... Read more continue reading

Triple a super partners with Ignition Wealth to provide online advice for SMSFs

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Leading SMSF administrator Triple A Super will provide SMSF administration services through automated advice provider Ignition Wealth. “The rapid adoption of technology in financial services is driving the trend towards... Read more continue reading

Low cash rate drives high demand for alternative investable asset class

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Specialist fixed income asset manager, Global Credit Investments (GCI) says Australian retail investor portfolios weighted heavily towards cash and domestic equities have foregone significant, stable income benefits of alternative, prime-grade... Read more continue reading

AXA IM Global Equity SmartBeta ESG Fund achieves RIAA Certification

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has announced it has received responsible investment certification by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) for its fully integrated ESG (environmental, social and governance) SmartBeta equity... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints Head of Digital

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is pleased to announce the appointment of Marc Fabris to the newly created role of Head of Digital within its Life and Investments business. In... Read more continue reading

IPOs get larger as more foreign companies list

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Initial public offerings (IPOs) are getting bigger as technology and finance companies account for more listings on the ASX while a record 20% of ASX listings were by foreign businesses... Read more continue reading

New appointments for Pan-Tribal

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Pan-Tribal Asset Management is pleased to announce the expansion of its Key Account Team with the appointment of Ken Jiang to the role of Key Account Manager – NSW. This... Read more continue reading

Law changes “incentivise” Australians to declare bankruptcy: experts warn

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Working Australians face lost wages and increased interest rates on credit cards and personal loans under legislation being considered by the Turnbull Government that “incentivises” bankruptcy, personal insolvency experts have... Read more continue reading

Rubik to partner with MyState on digital banking transformation

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Rubik Financial Limited, a leading technology company delivering innovative banking, wealth and lending solutions to the financial services industry, has been selected by MyState Limited, a diversified financial services group, to partner... Read more continue reading