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

Financial advice profession in good health 

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The financial advice profession is in good health although challenges around staffing and use of technology remain, according to the latest Business Health By The Numbers report, developed in conjunction... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces submissions open for the milestone 20th Australian Insurance Industry Awards

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is excited to announce that submissions are now open for 20th ANZIIF Australian Insurance Industry Awards. Returning for a... Read more continue reading

FAAA launches 2024 roadshow series

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Early bird tickets to the Financial Advice Association Australia’s 2024 roadshow series are now available. The event is taking place across Australia in April and May. The roadshows theme will... Read more continue reading

Zenith upgrades Prime Value small cap fund to Highly Recommended

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The Prime Value Emerging Opportunities Fund Class A, and newly created Class B, have been upgraded to a Highly Recommended rating by research house Zenith Investment Partners. The Prime Value... Read more continue reading

21 great investment quotes

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Introduction Investing can be scary and confusing at times. But the basic principles of successful investing are timeless and quotes from experts help illuminate these. This note revisits a series... Read more continue reading

Ausbil expands wholesale distribution team with new appointment

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Ausbil is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Peros as a Business Development Manager to its distribution team to manage the wholesale market in Victoria and Tasmania. Michael joins... Read more continue reading

February total housing listings rise by 8.4%

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Key points In February 2024, the number of national residential property listings increased by 8,4%, rising to 239,459 dwellings from the 220,956 recorded in January 2024. Nationally, new listings (Less... Read more continue reading