Sophisticated and Wholesale investors – changes coming in 2024

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One of the most topical conversations around financial consumer protections is the forthcoming changes to the Sophisticated Investor Test. The subject of much scrutiny and debate since its introduction in... Read more continue reading

Seasonal patterns in shares – should we “sell in May and go away”?

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Key points Seasonal patterns in shares gave rise to the saying “sell in May and go away, buy again on St Leger’s Day.” However, seasonal patterns can’t always be relied... Read more continue reading

HESTA appoints Natalie Kelly as Chief Financial Officer

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HESTA is delighted to announce Natalie Kelly has joined the Fund’s Executive team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 20 years of diverse experience spanning the finance, healthcare and... Read more continue reading

Iress extends partnership with Count to power its growth ambitions 

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Iress has announced the signing of a three-year extension of agreement with Count Limited (Count) as provider of choice for its advice technology. The agreement reaffirms Count’s commitment to Iress’... Read more continue reading

Charles River appoints Vin Bhat as new head​ of Asia-Pacific 

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Charles River Development (CRD), a State Street Company, has appointed Vinayak Bhat (Vin) as senior vice president (SVP), head of Asia Pacific (APAC), where he will be responsible for all... Read more continue reading

Prime Super appoints new Chief Executive

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Prime Super has announced the appointment of Ms. Raelene Seales as the fund’s new Chief Executive Officer. She will commence on Monday, 3 June 2024. Ms. Seales joins Prime Super... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update, week ending 3 May 2024

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Investment markets and key developments Global shares were mixed over the last week. US shares fell on concerns about slowing growth and delayed Fed rate cuts despite good earnings and... Read more continue reading

Count upgrades synergy benefits

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Count Limited (Count) has upgraded the cost synergy benefits expected to be achieved following the successful integration of Diverger Limited (Diverger). Annualised expected cost savings have been increased to approximately... Read more continue reading

The Fed less hawkish than feared and upcoming US April non-farm payrolls

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As was universally expected the Federal Reserve (Fed) left the policy rate target unchanged at 5.25-5.5 per cent. In so doing the Fed acknowledged that inflation had been a little... Read more continue reading

Boutique corporate advisory firm Rawson Lewis joins Openmarkets Group

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Trading and wealth fintech Openmarkets Group (OMG) today announces Australian boutique corporate advisory firm Rawson Lewis has joined Openmarkets Group following a strategic agreement signed by the parties that is... Read more continue reading