Wealthtrac launches outsourced back-office administration service

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Finance and investment administration provider Wealthtrac, has launched the next stage of its expanded services, which is moving the group towards becoming a full service distribution and administration service for independent... Read more continue reading

Miles goes social

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The Trust Company, as Trustee of the Miles Franklin Literary Award, unveiled a Miles Franklin twitter account @_milesfranklin as part of its 2013 mission to engage a broader audience and... Read more continue reading

SPAA joins UN Convention of Independent Financial Advisors

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has become a partner of the United Nations, Geneva-based Convention of Independent Financial Advisors (CIFA) – a first for an Australian financial services... Read more continue reading

Strong income yield makes property investment attractive

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The current spread between returns on cash and returns on well-managed property funds means the unlisted property sector will continue to provide good outcomes for investors during 2013, says Mark... Read more continue reading

Financial advisers recognised through Hillross Awards Program

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Sydney based financial adviser David Heyworth, of Edney Ryan Wealth Management, has been named Hillross Adviser of the Year while Victorian regional practice Hillross Horsham has taken out Advisory Firm... Read more continue reading

Eric Wang joins Fidelity Worldwide Investment

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Fidelity Worldwide Investment is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Wang as Chief Operating Officer for Australia. Eric is an experienced strategist, with a strong operational background, who will... Read more continue reading

RIAA appoints new CEO

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon O’Connor as its new Chief Executive.  Mr O’Connor’s appointment follows Louise O’Halloran stepping down at the... Read more continue reading

TAL appoints Fred Rowley as Chief Actuary

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TAL, Australia’s leading specialist life insurer, has announced that Fred Rowley has joined the company as Chief Actuary.  Mr Rowley will lead the TAL actuarial function, which is the cornerstone of... Read more continue reading

Darren Whereat appointed new Head of RI Advice

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ANZ yesterday announced the appointment of Darren Whereat to the role of Head of RI Advice Group (RI, formerly RetireInvest). Commenting on the appointment, Neil Younger, ANZ’s Head of Aligned... Read more continue reading

AMP appoints new Managing Director of Genesys Wealth Advisers

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AMP Financial Services has appointed Paul Robertson as Managing Director of Genesys Wealth Advisers reporting to AMP Director, Financial Advice Network Andrew Waddell. Mr Robertson was formerly CEO of Tynan... Read more continue reading