Weekly market & economic update – week ending 28 March

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 Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week has seen somewhat messy and mixed trading in share markets – down slightly in the US but up... Read more continue reading

Genesys advisers raise $1 million for Children First

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AMP’s Genesys Wealth Advisers has raised over $1 million for children’s charity Children First Foundation, with a recent surge in fundraising of $51,000 tipping the total raised by Genesys into... Read more continue reading

Board changes lead to greater female presence

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Wholesale superannuation solutions provider OneVue has a made a number of changes to its board, resulting in its membership now comprising 80 percent women. OneVue chief executive and continuing OneVue... Read more continue reading

AFA Foundation appoints AIA Australia’s Pina Sciarrone as chair

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has appointed Pina Sciarrone as Chair of the AFA Foundation. AFA CEO Brad Fox said the AFA is looking forward to working with Ms... Read more continue reading

SME Association board moves quickly and announces new director appointment

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SME Association of Australia (SMEAA) Chairman Craig West has announced the appointment of award winning business owner, broadcaster and City of Sydney Councillor Ms Angela Vithoulkas to the Association’s recently... Read more continue reading

FoFA regulatory freeze welcomed by advice profession

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Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) Chief Executive Mark Rantall says the ‘good faith’ decision to place on hold the introduction of regulatory amendments to FoFA legislation is a welcome... Read more continue reading

Pause to FoFA changes prudent and sensible

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The Financial Services Council said the government’s decision to pause changes to the Future of Financial Advice (FoFA) regulations is prudent and sensible. John Brogden, CEO of the Financial Services... Read more continue reading

Charter awards honour valued partnerships financial planners form with their clients

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AMP’s Charter Financial Planning has announced the winners of its two national financial planning awards, the Gerald Lippman Perpetual Trophy and the National Value of Advice Award. Mr Dennis Bateman... Read more continue reading

Certitude Global Investments expands Melbourne team

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Certitude Global Investments (Certitude) has announced the appointment of Jennifer Savedra as Business Solutions Manager in an expanding Melbourne team. Ms Savedra steps into the newly created role, with responsibility... Read more continue reading

Actuate Alliance Services rebrands to SFG Alliance Services

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With a vision of becoming the leading service provider for non-aligned Australian Financial Services Licensee (AFSL) partners in Australia, Actuate Alliance Services has rebranded to SFG Alliance Services. Dan Powell,... Read more continue reading