Contrarian thinking may hold the key to performance in risky markets

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Ariel Investments, a U.S.-based equities firm, encourages investors to think independently and apply a contrarian approach to stock selection. This investment philosophy can help to achieve better risk-adjusted performance in... Read more continue reading

FSC supports super initiatives for women

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The Financial Services Council wholeheartedly supports the initiatives announced by ANZ today to support womens’ engagement in their financial futures and the practical measures designed to assist them in closing... Read more continue reading

MBS Insurance announces it is joining the Bombora Advice team

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MBS Insurance partner Kris Mason has announced that the leading Sydney headquartered risk specialist practice has joined the Bombora Advice (Bombora) dealer group and the relationship will provide the foundation... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank changes investor property lending rates

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In response to  regulator guidelines to limit growth in investor property lending across the  market to 10 per cent, AMP Bank will increase variable rates on all existing  investor property... Read more continue reading

ASIC moves to recover costs of its investigations

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ASIC will now use its power to recover expenses and costs of its investigations. ASIC’s new approach and the factors it will consider before using its power has been detailed... Read more continue reading

ASIC brings disclosure into the digital age

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New measures announced in ASIC’s updated Regulatory Guide 221, released yesterday will bring the delivery of disclosure documents into the digital age. Sally Loane, CEO of the Financial Services Council (FSC)... Read more continue reading

New AMP Capital MD announced

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AMP Limited yesterday announced that Adam Tindall will assume the role of Managing Director  AMP Capital, the diversified investment manager, following Stephen Dunne’s upcoming retirement. Adam Tindall is currently AMP... Read more continue reading

ANZ implements new measures to help women experience an equal financial future

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ANZ yesterday announced new measures to help women better engage with their financial futures and address the structural bias and subsequent financial disadvantage they face in the workplace and retirement. The... Read more continue reading

Chris Cuffe takes on Chairmanship of Atrium Investment Management

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Respected financial services industry executive and philanthropist Mr Chris Cuffe has taken the role of chairman with Atrium Investment Management (Atrium). Mr Cuffe has had an involvement with the firm... Read more continue reading

New digital disclosure measures to enhance consumer understanding and cut red tape

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ASIC is making it easier for businesses to communicate important information to financial services consumers. ASIC has released new guidance and waivers to further facilitate businesses providing disclosures through digital... Read more continue reading