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

Surge in AI adoption and cybersecurity focus transforms adviser technology landscape

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Leading research firm Investment Trends releases its 21st edition of the Adviser Technology Needs Report, providing an in-depth review of how financial advisers are adapting to evolving technology trends and... Read more continue reading

Investment Trends research helps trustees address APRA’s call for enhanced super fund strategies 

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Investment Trends, a leading financial services research firm, responds to APRA’s recent industry update on the retirement income covenant implementation by offering critical insights from its latest Super Member Engagement... Read more continue reading

Senate report opens door to cut industry’s ASIC levies

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The SMSF Association will urge the Federal Government to implement a key recommendation in the Senate Economics References Committee report into ASIC that calls for a complete overhaul of the... Read more continue reading

AMP bolsters retirement capability with new hire

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AMP is pleased to announce it has appointed Estelle Liu as Head of Retirement Solutions, a newly-created position in AMP’s Platforms business, as North continues to enhance its retirement capability... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 5 July 2024

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets mostly rose over the last week, with US shares buoyed by increasing confidence in Fed rate cuts this year and strength in tech... Read more continue reading

Australia’s life insurers welcome passage of first phase of financial advice reforms 

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) welcomes the passage of the first tranche of the Federal Government’s Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms.  The Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial... Read more continue reading