AFCA endorses ASIC’s call for lenders to do better on hardship

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) endorses the corporate regulator’s call today for lenders to improve their approach to supporting customers experiencing hardship. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today... Read more continue reading

“Uniquely Alternative” – LGT Crestone unveils exclusive access to uncorrelated and idiosyncratic investment strategies

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LGT Crestone is introducing a tailored investment solution exclusively for its clients, providing access to a select group of idiosyncratic and traditionally hard-to-reach asset classes with low correlation to both... Read more continue reading

Forbes Fava Saville merger realises early benefits for clients – with exciting growth opportunities on horizon  

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 The merger of Forbes Fava Financial Planning and Finanalyze Financial Planning that was announced in December 2023 has been completed, systems/processes integrated and the new financial planning organisation is realising many benefits said Senior... Read more continue reading

What the budget means for equity investors

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Federal Budgets impact the stock markets in different ways. This Budget’s will impact equities , though to a limited extend compared to some others before it. The combination of income... Read more continue reading

Insync welcomes highly-regarded operations executive and two additional analysts

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Insync Funds Management (Insync) welcomes industry veteran Conor Byrne to head up its commercial operations, effective 1 May, 2024. Insync CIO, Monik Kotecha, said Mr Byrne has more than 35... Read more continue reading

Record claims paid highlights TAL’s role supporting Australians through some of life’s biggest challenges

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TAL has paid customers $4.2 billion in claims benefits in the 12 months to 31 March 2024, the highest annual claims ever paid by an Australian life insurer. Claims were... Read more continue reading

Submissions open for 12th ANZIIF New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the 12th New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. The Awards... Read more continue reading

CFA Society Australia launched to deliver stronger voice for members

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CFA Society Australia has been launched following the amalgamation of three local CFA Societies, giving a stronger voice to Australian CFA charterholders and raising the recognition of the CFA credential... Read more continue reading

This year’s Budget is more about what isn’t included, not what is: FAAA

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Calls by the FAAA to fix the problems with the CSLR, ASIC funding levy, the financial advice exam cost and ATO portal access have been ignored in this year’s Federal... Read more continue reading

RIAA welcomes funding for product labelling regime, urges collaborative action

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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) applauds the Australian Government’s commitment to the development of sustainable finance. The 2024-2025 Federal Budget includes funding for: the Australian Securities and Investments Commission... Read more continue reading