Warwick Schneller joins global index firm Scientific Beta as Head of Investment Solutions

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Warwick Schneller has joined Scientific Beta on 9 December 2024 as Head of Investment Solutions, Australia & New Zealand. In his new role, Mr Schneller will be a member of... Read more continue reading

Australia’s falling living standards – what’s driving it and how to fix it

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Key points Falling real wages and a surge in tax and interest payments have led to a slump in Australian living standards. But a broader driver of the malaise in... Read more continue reading

FAAA submission to the Senate Economics Reference Committee Inquiry

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The FAAA’s submission to the Senate Economics Reference Committee Inquiry into Wealth Management Companies is now live. It FAAA CEO, Sarah Abood says: “The FAAA Wealth Management Companies Inquiry submission... Read more continue reading

Record year for Australian Ethical Foundation as $1.7 million in grants power climate and community solutions

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The Australian Ethical Foundation has announced its largest annual donation, distributing $1.7 million in 2024 to address climate change, support vulnerable populations, and protect ecosystems. This record-breaking year brings its... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance and Resolution Life Australasia to merge, forming Acenda, one of Australia’s largest life insurance businesses

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Nippon Life Insurance Company (Nippon Life), a leading global provider of life insurance and asset management, has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Resolution Life. On completion... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association celebrates legacy pension amnesty as a win for retirees

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The SMSF Association has lauded the Federal Government’s decision to fast track the implementation of a legacy pension amnesty. SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess says this is an early Christmas... Read more continue reading

Alexis Denby promoted to TAL General Manager, Consumer and Growth, leading the life insurer’s new Growth and Consumer team

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Alexis Denby has taken on an expanded role, leading life insurer TAL’s new Consumer and Growth Team. As General Manager, Consumer and Growth, Lexie will lead TAL’s direct and advised customer growth... Read more continue reading

DNR Capital welcomes Emilio Gonzalez to its Board

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DNR Capital, one of Australia’s leading equities fund managers, has announced the appointment of Emilio Gonzalez to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 February 2025. With a career... Read more continue reading

Future Group commences strategic partnership with Scientific Beta

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Future Group has formed a new partnership with Scientific Beta to develop an international equities strategy that is aligned with sustainable investment principles and members’ best financial interest. Future Group... Read more continue reading

Brandywine Global Opportunistic Equity Fund awarded second ‘Recommended’ rating

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Brandywine Global, a specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton, is pleased to announce the receipt of a ‘Recommended’ rating by Zenith for the Brandywine Global Opportunistic Equity Fund (GOE). Zenith... Read more continue reading