Colonial First State signs five-year agreement with Microsoft to fuel its cloud and AI ambitions

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Colonial First State (CFS) and Microsoft have announced a five-year agreement that will underpin the wealth management company’s use of cloud and generative AI technologies to deliver better customer and... Read more continue reading

Retirement income leader Allianz Retire+ joins CALI as its newest full member

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) is proud to welcome retirement income leader and life insurer Allianz Retire+ as the industry peak body’s newest full member. This new addition... Read more continue reading

Freshwater Wealth responds to influx of wealth transfer referrals

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New advice business Freshwater Wealth has expanded its team to help service the influx of inter-generational wealth transfer clients which are being referred by existing clients and who now account... Read more continue reading

Safeguarding Australia’s retirement system will secure the nation’s super-powered future

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New research reveals using super for house deposits could over time increase rents for tenants. A Coalition policy to use super for house deposits is projected to cause a 9... Read more continue reading

Gallagher Bassett strengthens commitment to employee success with the appointment of Tanith Jones

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Gallagher Bassett, Australia’s leading claims and risk management provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanith Jones as General Manager – People and Culture. “I am excited to accept... Read more continue reading

Adviser fee hikes drive client attrition, boost profit margins

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Investment Trends, a leading financial services research firm, has released its 2024 Adviser Business Model Report, offering crucial insights into the evolving landscape of financial advisory practices in Australia. The... Read more continue reading

TAL appoints Gavin Teichner as Chief Executive Individual Life

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Australian life insurer TAL has appointed Gavin Teichner to the role of Chief Executive – Individual Life, commencing 1 October 2024. The appointment follows the promotion announced last month of... Read more continue reading

Implications of higher interest rates on the Australian credit market

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Key points Australia’s inflation problems may see 50bps of further monetary tightening, but for investors it really depends on where you are on the credit pendulum. Given Australia’s credit market... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 26 July, 2024

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets fell over the last week on the back of softer than hoped for big tech earnings, concerns about growth and political uncertainty... Read more continue reading

Technical content and workshops take centre stage at Technical Summit

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The more than 350 SMSF professionals who attended the two-day SMSF Association Technical Summit in Sydney this week went away armed with comprehensive strategies and enhanced industry knowledge to take... Read more continue reading