MetLife announces updates to MetLife Protect and MetLife Protect Super

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MetLife Australia has announced product updates to MetLife Protect and MetLife Protect Super effective from 30 June 2024. Key changes to income protection and lump sum cover that deliver better... Read more continue reading

PGIM Real Estate completes first close of new Australian debt strategy

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PGIM Real Estate has launched its first Australian real estate debt strategy. The new strategy is on track to meet its target of AU$750 million with a first close of... Read more continue reading

The five reasons why the $A is likely to rise further – if recession is avoided  

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Key points After a soft patch since 2021, there is good reason to expect the $A to rise into next year: it’s undervalued; interest rate differentials look likely to shift... Read more continue reading

Adviser numbers stabilise, reflecting positive market outlook: 2024 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report

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Leading financial services industry research firm Investment Trends has released the 17th edition of its 2024 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report, highlighting key trends and opportunities within the financial... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF strengthen partnerships in Southeast Asia

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF)), CEO, Katrina Shanks, strengthened stakeholder relationships and expanded opportunities throughout South-East Asia. This trip comes as part of ANZIIF’s... Read more continue reading

Riverside appoints ex Deliveroo and Meridian Energy CEO to enhance portfolio operational support

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Global private investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market The Riverside Company (Riverside) has appointed former Deliveroo, and Meridian Energy CEO Ed McManus as a Senior Operating Partner. McManus will... Read more continue reading

Padua appoints Katie Cirjak as key accounts director

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Financial technology firm Padua has appointed Katie Cirjak as key accounts director. In the new role, Ms Cirjak is the lead point of contact on all key account matters, building strategic partnerships... Read more continue reading

FAAA statement on ASIC levy

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“ASIC has released its Cost Recovery Implementation Statement (CRIS), which estimates the costs that ASIC intends to recover against various industry sub-sectors for the 2023/24 financial year. At first glance... Read more continue reading

Bombora to strengthen key business and growth areas with appointment of David Mounsey

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Bombora Advice founder and Managing Director Wayne Handley has announced the appointment of industry stalwart David Mounsey to the newly created role of Business Growth & Development Manager. Commenting further on the announcement, Handley said... Read more continue reading

TAL and Microsoft join forces on strategic technology deal

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TAL has announced a new three-year strategic agreement with Microsoft, accelerating its commitment to using the latest technology to transform its service and operations to deliver faster, better experiences for... Read more continue reading