CMC Markets launches weekend gold CFD trading as demand for weekend market access grows

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CMC Markets Australia has launched weekend gold CFD trading, giving clients the ability to trade one of the world’s most closely watched assets around the clock as demand for always-on... Read more continue reading

Briefcase appoints Michael Wang to accelerate direct indexing and AI technology

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Briefcase, the Australian fintech transforming investment management with direct indexing technology, has appointed Michael Wang CFA, as Lead Portfolio Manager. The appointment strengthens Briefcase’s position as a technology-first wealth platform as... Read more continue reading

Australians need easier access to life insurance, not more barriers

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers is warning that life insurance lead generation should not be swept up into a blanket ban designed to address misconduct in other parts of... Read more continue reading

Janus Henderson expands European private markets capabilities with acquisition of Rantum Capital

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Janus Henderson has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Rantum Capital, a Frankfurt‑based private markets investment manager, strengthening its presence in Germany and accelerating its ambitions... Read more continue reading

AFCA authorised as External Dispute Resolution service for Scams Prevention Framework

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) welcomes confirmation by the Federal Government that it will be the single, centralised External Dispute Resolution (EDR) scheme for scam complaints under the Scams Prevention... Read more continue reading

AZ NGA on fast track to achieve strategic objectives with senior appointments

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Advice platform, AZ NGA, has made several senior executive appointments, significantly building out the group’s capabilities in human resources, finance, technology and transformation. Tanya Dawson has been permanently appointed Chief... Read more continue reading

BlackRock to launch high-income Active ETF in Australia

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BlackRock Australia has announced its intent to launch the iShares World Equity High Income Complex ETF (ASX: WYNC), an actively-managed strategy designed for income-focused investors who also want to track... Read more continue reading

First Super appoints Michael McQueen as Head of Investments

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First Super is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael McQueen as Head of Investments, commencing 1 July 2026. Michael steps into the role currently filled in the interim by Chris... Read more continue reading

ICE Investors appoints Seth Hoskin to investment team

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ICE Investors has appointed Seth Hoskin to the role of deputy portfolio manager, effective 1 June. He will be based in Melbourne and will report to ICE Investors, managing director... Read more continue reading

The RBA: ‘pause and reflect’ despite a particular inflation proclivity, Fed and other central banks

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The RBA: ‘pause and reflect’ despite a particular inflation proclivity I had canvassed the possibility that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might ‘pause and reflect’ at the last RBA... Read more continue reading