RBA: hawk eye!

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As was largely expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board decided to leave the policy rate unchanged at 4.35 per cent. However, I would be surprised if the option... Read more continue reading

LAB Group integrates with CreditorWatch to automate complex due diligence in digital onboarding  

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LAB Group, a leading international RegTech and Australia’s best-connected onboarding provider, is pleased to announce that it has delivered a new integration partnership with CreditorWatch to provide upgraded complex due... Read more continue reading

MLC Asset Management, Managed Account Strategies reach $2 billion

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MLC Asset Management’s (MLC[1]) Managed Account Strategies have surpassed $2 billion in funds under management (FUM) in less than four years since inception. MLC Asset Management is one of Australia’s... Read more continue reading

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