DASH backs QAR SOA reform, opens door for innovation and client centricity

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DASH Technology Group has welcomed the final tranche of reforms brought forward by Minister Stephen Jones on Thursday 7 December, addressing the delivery of advice via the removal of a... Read more continue reading

FAAA deeply concerned about Minister Jones’ QAR announcements, says response could wind clock back five years

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Yesterday, the Minister for Financial Services announced his response to the remaining streams of the Quality of Advice review recommendations. “There is little detail available at this stage, but on... Read more continue reading

RBA and September quarter national accounts: historical curiosum or troubling portent?

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Wednesday’s September quarter national accounts release did not make for a pleasing read. Growth was slow (probably slower than the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) forecast) but inflation remains high,... Read more continue reading

Zenith Investment Partners has once again awarded the PAN-Tribal Global Equity Fund its highest possible rating

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PAN-Tribal Asset Management today announced its PAN-Tribal Global Equity Fund has once again maintained its Highly Recommended rating following Zenith’s recent review of the global equity fund sector. This is... Read more continue reading

Zurich welcomes advice reforms

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has welcomed the announcement by the Assistant Treasurer to expand access to quality and affordable advice across the financial services sector. Justin Delaney, Chief Executive... Read more continue reading

Bravura announces new global structure and senior leadership changes

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Bravura Solutions Limited (ASX:BVS) (Bravura) has announced the promotion of Paul Dunn and Chris Spencer to regional Chief Executive Officers as the business aims to improve the structure of its... Read more continue reading

GSFM partners with Access Capital Partners to distribute its European Infrastructure and Smaller Buy-outs strategies in Australia

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GSFM has partnered with Access Capital Partners (ACP) to distribute its European focused investments. ACP’s European Infrastructure and European Smaller Buy-outs strategies will be available in the Australian market to... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments’ strategists warn against over-optimism

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Russell Investments’ strategists expect elevated recession risks for 2024 and headwinds for equity markets, but a more positive environment for government bonds. “We expect 2024 will be the transition year... Read more continue reading

Enduring powers of attorney and elder abuse – submission from the FAAA

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has provided feedback on the consultation paper about financial Enduring Powers of Attorney and the potential scope for elder abuse. It says that enduring... Read more continue reading

AFCA announces new board member

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has announced the appointment of Dr Heron Loban to its independent board. The appointment becomes effective on 1 January 2024. AFCA’s Board Chair, Professor... Read more continue reading