HSBC Australia bolsters Global Trade and Receivables Finance leadership with key hires

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HSBC Australia has announced a series of appointments to its Global Trade and Receivables Finance (GTRF) division.  Natasha Coutinho has been appointed Country Head of Services for Global Trade and... Read more continue reading

New ATO guidance on tax deductibility of financial advice fees released

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) says the Australian Taxation Office’s (ATO) new draft determination (TD 2023/D4) is a welcome development in clarifying the rules around deductibility of financial advice... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces 2023 ICNZ and ANZIIF Scholarship winner

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The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) – Te Kāhui Inihua o Aotearoa and the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) are proud to announce Toby... Read more continue reading

November vacancy rates rise to 1.1%  – mining regions lead the way for asking rent

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Vacancy Rates for residential properties across Australia rose to 1.1% in November This upturn was driven by 3,164 additional vacant properties nationwide, bringing the total to 33,471. The market conditions... Read more continue reading

DTCC appoints Gloria Lio Head of Enterprise Services

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DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Gloria Lio as Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Services. Lio, who joined the... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association welcomes Christine Franks to board

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Christine Franks, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors with more than 20 years’ governance experience, has been appointed to the SMSF Association Board as its governance expert,... Read more continue reading

Investment Trends acknowledges the Government’s response to the Quality of Advice Review

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Investment Trends acknowledges the government’s final response to the Quality of Advice Review (QAR). The roadmap titled “Delivering Better Financial Outcomes” is designed to increase the availability and affordability of... Read more continue reading

Tailored Evergreen managed accounts launch on BT Panorama

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Two managed account product suites managed by Evergreen are now available on BT Panorama, tailored to the needs of two separate advice practices who are seeking efficiency to drive further... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association debunks negligible impact finding

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The SMSF Association has thrown cold water on “research” by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) claiming that only one per cent of SMSFs with balances exceeding $3... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance prioritises customer excellence with senior hire

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MLC Life Insurance has appointed Ian Fletcher as General Manager of Remediation Programs to deliver on the business’s deep commitment to customer excellence and an exceptional customer experience. The appointment... Read more continue reading