AFCA appoints Chief Scams Officer

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has appointed David Lacey as its inaugural Chief Scams Officer (CSO). The Chief Scams Officer is a key leadership role at AFCA as it... Read more continue reading

People First Bank Foundation increases giving – and impact

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More than 40 charities across Australia have been able to expand their life-changing services and help more people in serious need, thanks to funding last year from the People First... Read more continue reading

Can China replicate its EV success with humanoids?

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Key takeaways Building on its success in electric vehicles (EVs), China is now shifting its attention towards humanoid robotics as the next frontier for technological leadership. This transition draws on... Read more continue reading

U Ethical Investors appoints industry veteran Brett Jollie CEO to accelerate growth strategy

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Ethical investment pioneer U Ethical has appointed Brett Jollie as Chief Executive Officer, signalling a decisive move to scale its investment platform and expand its reach across Australia’s institutional and... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches immersive underwriting simulation to fast-track industry capability

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ANZIIF has announced the launch of a new high-impact learning experience in partnership with global specialists Unicorn Simulations, Underwriting DNA Insurance Simulation, an innovative virtual program designed to transform how... Read more continue reading

Louise Eyres joins board of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd 

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Australian Ethical has announced the appointment of Louise Eyres to the board of its super fund, effective 25 March 2026. Ms Eyres is an experienced non-executive director with extensive expertise... Read more continue reading

BW Equities implements Openmarkets technology solution to strengthen wealth and trading capabilities

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Trading and wealth management fintech Openmarkets Group has announced it has been appointed by Australian firm BW Equities to deploy a tailored wealth and trading technology solution that will support... Read more continue reading

Palisade Real Assets expands UK bioenergy platform with Evercreech Renewable Energy Limited acquisition 

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Palisade Real Assets is pleased to announce its UK-based bioenergy platform, BioticNRG Limited, has acquired 100% ownership of Evercreech Renewable Energy Limited (“Evercreech”), a UK-based organic waste anaerobic digestion technology... Read more continue reading

AMAFA introduces MainstayAI

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Boutique licensee AMAFA has introduced MainstayAI, an AI-enabled advice review tool, designed to help its advisers quickly review their documentation and identify potential gaps. Advisers can upload key documents, including... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 20 March, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets had another poor week as the Iran War continued and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed. Oil prices remained around $US100... Read more continue reading