Synchron appoints Jason Milosevski as Victorian State Manager

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Leading financial advice licensee, Synchron, has announced the appointment of Jason Milosevski to the role of Victorian State Manager. Synchron Director Don Trapnell said, “Since the untimely passing of Synchron... Read more continue reading

Crowe Horwath International named ‘Advisory Firm of the Year’

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International Accounting Bulletin has awarded Crowe Horwath International with the Advisory Firm of the Year award. The award recognizes an organization’s advisory services that made an important difference to the... Read more continue reading

FSC statement on new Shadow Cabinet appointments

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The Financial Services Council congratulates Dr Jim Chalmers on his promotion to the Shadow Cabinet as Spokesman for Superannuation and Financial services and assistant spokesman for trade and investment. Sally... Read more continue reading

FinaMetrica data highlights men can handle more risk than women

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When it comes to investing, women are generally less tolerant of risk than men – but the difference is less than you might think, according to FinaMetrica co-founder Paul Resnik,... Read more continue reading

HUB24 exceeds $2bn in FUA with record quarterly net inflows

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Highlights Funds Under Administration (FUA) have now reached $2bn ($2.05bn at 12th October); Record quarterly net inflows[1] to HUB24’s investment and superannuation platform of $337m – up 97% on pcp[2];... Read more continue reading

Pengana wins prestigious Lonsec Icon Award

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One of Australia’s most successful and enduring small cap managers, the Pengana Emerging Companies Fund, has been awarded the prestigious Lonsec Icon Award at last night’s SuperRatings Fund of the... Read more continue reading

Housing boom hasn’t peaked; Confidence lifts

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Dwelling starts; Consumer confidence; Chinese inflation data Consumer sentiment: The Westpac/Melbourne Institute index of consumer confidence rose by 4.2 per cent in October to 97.8. A reading of 100 is... Read more continue reading

Ramaciotti Foundations distribute almost $1.5 million to advance Australian biomedical research

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Perpetual, as trustee of the Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations, has revealed the 2015 recipients of the respected Ramaciotti Awards for Biomedical Research. Distributing almost $1.5 million in total to... Read more continue reading

FPA launches Life Insurance Advice guide

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) yesterday launched a comprehensive Life Insurance Advice guide to support FPA members in delivering high quality life-risk advice to clients. With input from FPA... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital appoints new NZ property fund manager

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AMP Capital has announced Nick Cobham as Portfolio Manager of the AMP Capital Property New Zealand portfolio. Mr Cobham will be responsible for delivering the strategy, growth and investment performance of... Read more continue reading