SMSF Association appoints three new Board directors

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The SMSF Association is pleased to announce the appointment of three new board members, Meg Heffron, Brett Griffiths and Lachlan Sue, collectively bringing to the board over 50 years of  SMSF... Read more continue reading

Jones and Howarth confirmed for FAAA Congress

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The FAAA Congress will feature both the Hon Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer, minister for financial services, and the Hon Luke Howarth MP, shadow assistant treasurer and shadow minister for financial services,... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International highlights bright spots in Asia: Investment opportunities in shifting market dynamics

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A new rate cutting cycle – after the most aggressive rate hiking cycle from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) in over 30 years – and fresh stimulus from policymakers in... Read more continue reading

Ninety One extends its offering to wholesale investors in Australia

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Ninety One, the $170.9 billion (AU$ 246.3bn as at 30.09.24) active global asset manager, is expanding its Australian presence with the launch of the Global Franchise Fund to a wholesale... Read more continue reading

ASIC warns governance gap could emerge in first report on AI adoption by licensees

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ASIC is urging financial services and credit licensees to ensure their governance practices keep pace with their accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). The call comes as ASIC’s first state... Read more continue reading

AFCA calls for stronger industry response after complaints by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples rise record 25%

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The number of complaints lodged by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) peoples to Australia’s financial dispute resolution scheme surged by 25 per cent over the past financial year, signalling... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF urges insurers to strengthen catastrophe preparedness ahead of summer

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is urging the industry to boost their preparedness for the heightened risk of natural disasters expected this summer. The... Read more continue reading

CommSec State of the States, October 2024

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Overall results How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out which state or territory is Australia’s economic leader. Now in its 16th year, the report also... Read more continue reading

CALI Board elects new Co-Chair and Directors

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The Board of the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has elected a new Co-Chair and three new Directors. MLC Life Insurance CEO and Managing Director Kent Griffin has been... Read more continue reading

Ausbil becomes first investor to partner with Domus 8.7 modern slavery remediation

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Ausbil Investment Management (Ausbil) is pleased to announce that we have become the first investment organisation to sign with Domus 8.7, an anti-slavery remediation charity established to help meet the... Read more continue reading