Equity Trustees super business gets new Board appointment and surpasses $60bn milestone

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Equity Trustees has announced the appointment of a new non-executive director to its superannuation trustee business as the business also surpasses the $60 billion funds under supervision (FUS) milestone. The... Read more continue reading

Former RBA Governor Philip Lowe to become Chair of Future Generation Australia

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Future Generation Australia (ASX: FGX) is delighted to announce that Dr Philip Lowe, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) from 2016 to 2023, has joined the company’s Board... Read more continue reading

Customer-owned banks welcome introduction of Regulatory Grid

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The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) and its members are pleased to welcome the Government’s decision to introduce a Financial Sector Regulatory Initiatives Grid following extensive advocacy by COBA. In yesterday’s... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 8 March, 2024

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Investment markets and key developments US and Eurozone shares rose to new record highs over the last week as the ECB and Fed provided dovish comments, flagging rate cuts ahead.... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes super inclusion in paid parental leave

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The SMSF Association has thrown its support behind the Federal Government’s decision to include superannuation payments in paid parental leave. The Minister for Finance and Women, Senator Katy Gallagher, announced... Read more continue reading

Central Banks: Are we there yet?

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The week just passed was meant to be one where markets obtained a clearer insight into when central banks, including the Federal Reserve (the Fed), the European Central Bank (ECB)... Read more continue reading

Westpac doubles down on backing women in business

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Westpac has injected $63 million of capital to support female entrepreneurs, helping more than 350 women start or grow their business, since announcing a $500 million commitment[1] to back more female-led... Read more continue reading

Calastone appoints Nick Parsons as Chief Technology Officer

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Calastone, the largest global funds network, has appointed Nick Parsons as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). As CTO, Nick is responsible for Calastone’s technology operations as well as product strategy and development.... Read more continue reading

FAAA to continue successful female mentoring program in 2024 

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The FAAA is set to continue with its Women in Financial Planning Mentoring Program in 2024, in recognition of the important role such programs play in attracting, and retaining, women... Read more continue reading

Cost remains the number one barrier preventing everyday Australians with advice gaps from getting professional assistance

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Amid a backdrop labelled ‘worst cost of living crisis in decades’, cost remains the No 1 barrier preventing everyday Australians with advice gaps from getting professional assistance 3 million Australians... Read more continue reading