AIA Australia appoints new Chief Retail Insurance Officer to drive next phase of growth

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Leading life, health and wellbeing insurer AIA Australia has appointed Paula Bourke as its new Chief Retail Insurance Officer, reflecting the company’s continued focus on delivering sustainable growth and strengthening... Read more continue reading

Rabobank and George the Farmer help plant a love of reading this Book Week

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Rabobank’s Rabo Community Fund, in collaboration with agricultural education and storytelling brand ‘George the Farmer’, has awarded book packs – totalling 1,400 books – to schools and early learning centres... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 21 August, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments After record highs in US and European shares a week ago, global shares pulled back in the last week reflecting concerns about rising bond yields,... Read more continue reading

Four charts that expose market concentration risk

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Since ChatGPT launched in 2022, some AI-related stocks have soared to record highs despite elevated inflation, sweeping tariffs and war in the Middle East. A small group of companies now... Read more continue reading

New home sales decline for the third consecutive month

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“Sales of new homes declined for a third consecutive month in July, falling by 3.7 per cent as higher interest rates and policy uncertainty continued to weigh on consumer confidence,”... Read more continue reading

CA ANZ welcomes reform package to strengthen consumer protections and financial advice

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Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) welcome the Australian Government’s proposed consumer protection reforms, describing them as a significant response to weaknesses exposed across the superannuation, financial advice... Read more continue reading

TAL appoints Alexis Denby as Chief Customer and Health Officer

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TAL has announced the appointment of Alexis Denby as Chief Customer and Health Officer, effective 1 October 2026. The appointment reflects TAL’s continued focus on strengthening the connection between customer... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia completes acquisition of Clearview

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Zurich Financial Services Australia Limited (Zurich) has announced the completion of its acquisition of ClearView Wealth Limited (ClearView) via a members’ scheme of arrangement. ClearView shareholders will receive cash consideration... Read more continue reading

Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific appoints China CEO

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Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific is pleased to announce Scott Munafò has been appointed China CEO with effect from 1 September 2026. He will be based in Shanghai. Mr Munafò... Read more continue reading

Super Members Council welcomes watershed super safety reforms

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The Super Members Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement of an integrated package of consumer protection reforms to stop disasters like the Shield and First Guardian collapses, which cost 12,000... Read more continue reading