FAAA 2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission 

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The FAAA has released its 2024-25 Pre-Budget Submission. It puts forward six ideas that the FAAA believes will have a positive impact on the financial futures of Australian consumers, by... Read more continue reading

Clearview and Guild appoint Equity Trustees, expanding super trustee business 

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The Equity Trustees independent super trustee business continues to grow following the announcement of two new clients at the outset of 2024. Equity Trustee has just been appointed the superannuation... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association calls for simplification in Budget submission

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The SMSF Association has made simplification, modernisation, and the removal of red tape key themes in its submission to the Federal Government’s 2024-25 Budget. SMSF Association CEO Peter Burgess, who... Read more continue reading

Consultation on genetic tests in life insurance regulation: Actuaries advise for fair balance

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The Actuaries Institute strongly supports the Government’s objective to maximise the benefits of genetic testing while ensuring consumers can access affordable life insurance and the life insurance industry is sustainable.... Read more continue reading

Australian December retail sales much weaker than expected after Black Friday boost was reversed.

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Key points Australia monthly retail turnover declined 2.7% in December, more than reversing the 1.6% rise in November. The fall was concentrated in discretionary spending items more than reversing their... Read more continue reading

ESG ratings may mislead investors on low carbon objectives

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New research reveals that the effectiveness of targeting low carbon emissions in equity portfolios can be almost entirely wiped out when putting a large emphasis on other ESG considerations. A... Read more continue reading

Channel Capital strengthens team with appointment of Joshua Ivanyi as Distribution Director in Melbourne

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Channel Capital is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Ivanyi as Distribution Director for its Melbourne office, in response to growing demand for its investment manager strategies. These strategies,... Read more continue reading

Geopolitics: 2024 is an election super cycle 

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Geopolitical risks have spiked and are set to only become more important and unpredictable in 2024, with the highest geopolitical risk in decades compounding economic uncertainty. This is due to... Read more continue reading

The launch of Intelligent Planning

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Dirigere Advisory Pty Limited AFSL 524371 (Dirigere), has officially relaunched as Intelligent Planning, a boutique financial licensing offering operating through the Dirigere licence, effective 15 January 2024. Intelligent Planning’s Managing... Read more continue reading

GBST strengthens executive team with Head of APAC role to drive strategic growth and client success

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GBST, a leading global provider of wealth management and advice solutions technology, has appointed Jeff Hall as it’s Head of Asia Pacific. Joining the executive team and reporting directly to... Read more continue reading