Bravura hires Gillian Davie as Chief People Officer

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Bravura Solutions Limited (ASX:BVS) (Bravura) has announced the appointment of its new Chief People Officer, Gillian Davie, following the departure of Duncan Thomas last year (2023).  In her role, Davie... Read more continue reading

Five problems with the Australian tax system – and the changes to Stage 3

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Key points The Australian Government’s changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts have refocussed attention on the need for tax reform. The Australian tax system has five key problems: it’s... Read more continue reading

Online investor numbers decline at a slower pace amid improved outlook for international shares

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Leading financial services industry research firm Investment Trends releases its 29th semi-annual edition of the 2023 2H Australian Online Investing Report. Providing an in-depth analysis of the Australian online investing... Read more continue reading

Australia’s life insurers support ban on industry use of genetic test results

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The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) supports a ban on the use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting to help empower Australians to better manage their health. “With... Read more continue reading

Michael Aked appointed as Senior Investment Manager, Credit Suisse Wealth Management

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Credit Suisse Wealth Management has announced that Michael Aked has joined the discretionary portfolio management team as Director, Senior Investment Manager. Michael will play a critical role in the team,... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending February, 2023

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets mostly rose over the last week helped by good economic data, solid US earnings results and ongoing signs that central banks are moving... Read more continue reading

Mandatory climate reporting proposal likely to hit roadblocks

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The proposal requiring financial services businesses and managed funds to include climate metrics in their financial reporting is leading to complications, particularly around consistency in reporting standards, says Zenith Investment... Read more continue reading

PPS Mutual expands footprint in QLD with new senior BDM

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Specialist insurance company PPS Mutual has announces the appointment of Nikki Kitching to the role of Senior Business Development Manager, QLD. In this role, Mr. Kitching will report directly to... Read more continue reading

GCI bolsters newly launched real estate team with strategic appointment

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Private credit funds specialist Global Credit Investments (GCI) has announced the expansion of the team behind its Real Estate Capital Solutions with the appointment of Robert Grajczyk as Investment Director.... Read more continue reading

Count makes Victorian acquisition

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Count Limited (Count) through its Victorian subsidiary firm Kidmans Partners (Kidmans) has announced the purchase of the accounting client book of Business Accounting Melbourne. Business Accounting Melbourne is a modern... Read more continue reading