Prudential appoints Jacques Chappuis as president and chief executive officer of PGIM

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Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), the US-headquartered global financial services leader, announced the appointment of Jacques Chappuis as president and chief executive officer of PGIM, its US$1.4 trillion global investment management... Read more continue reading

Imperium Markets announces independent advisory board

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Imperium Markets Pty Limited has established an Independent Advisory Board that consists of Imperium Chairman Rod Lewis, former Westpac Group Treasurer Curt Zuber, and former MBIA UK Chairman and CEO... Read more continue reading

The US election, the US budget deficit, inflation, bond yields, the USD, the Fed, equities, gold and crypto – so much to think about!

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Beware the knee-jerk?? Bond yields have spiked higher on the prospect of a Trump victory in the US Presidential election and the US dollar (USD) has surged. Despite higher bond... Read more continue reading

ASIC seeks feedback on proposed guidance on sustainability reporting regime

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ASIC has released a draft regulatory guide on the sustainability reporting regime for consultation with stakeholders. From 1 January 2025, many large Australian businesses and financial institutions will need to... Read more continue reading

FAAA launches consumer awareness campaign

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“By talking to a licensed financial adviser, you can be better off” is the message of a new consumer-focused marketing campaign recently launched by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), aimed at... Read more continue reading

New property listings rise 6.2%

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Key points New property listings rise 6.2% to 82,458 dwellings. Total listings rise by 3.9% amid a 1.2% decline in old listings. Distressed sales activity rise 3.3% with a 5.6%... Read more continue reading

Bentham funds deliver strong performance, well-prepared for an easing cycle

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Bentham Asset Management, one of Australia’s leading specialist global fixed interest and credit investment manager, has reported strong performance across its multi sector  funds in the recent quarter, outpacing various... Read more continue reading

Metro Finance expands MetroEco product to further support sustainable assets

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Metro Finance, one of Australia’s leading independent non-bank lenders for asset finance, has expanded its popular MetroEco product, which offers discounted rates and flexible terms on a range of environmentally-focused... Read more continue reading

FPSB India and FAAA boost cross-border opportunities for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS®

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FPSB India, a subsidiary of the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB), and the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote cross-border mobility and... Read more continue reading

New board appointment – Australian Philanthropic Services

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Australian Philanthropic Services (APS), Australia’s leading provider of philanthropic services, has appointed Graeme McKenzie to its Board of Directors, effective 1 November 2024. Graeme succeeds David Gonski AC, who is retiring from... Read more continue reading