Esencia Wealth expands into Queensland with a multi-merger

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Leading Australian advice firm Esencia Wealth has announced its expansion into Queensland, merging with two financial advice firms and adding approximately 300 clients to its growing portfolio. The company recently... Read more continue reading

Future2 Impact Report shows real difference being made to grassroots causes

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Future2 Foundation supported more than 1,200 people in 2025 and awarded 12 grants to programs assisting vulnerable and under-served groups, including women experiencing financial hardship, young people, and First Nations... Read more continue reading

HESTA announces CEO appointment

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The HESTA Board has announced the appointment of Robbie Campo as CEO of the $100 billion profit-to-members industry fund, effective August 2026[1]. HESTA Chair Nicola Roxon congratulated Ms Campo on... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rate falls to 1% – rental pressures persist as national asking rents rise 5.9% annually

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SQM Research has released its latest data on residential property vacancy rates. Australia’s national residential vacancy rate fell to 1.0% in March 2026, down from 1.1% in February. The total... Read more continue reading

From anxiety to action: Helping Australians to plan for their financial future

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ASIC has launched a new range of free and independent tools and resources on the widely trusted Moneysmart website to help Australians to plan for their retirement. This comes in... Read more continue reading

AZ NGA bolsters Tasmanian footprint with Foundation Wealth Advisers acquisition

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Advice platform, AZ NGA, has accelerated its expansion into Tasmania, completing the full acquisition of Hobart-based financial advisory firm Foundation Wealth Advisers (FWA). Founded in 1992, FWA specialises in strategic... Read more continue reading

Spheria Asset Management launches its Australian Smaller Companies Fund on the ASX as an Active ETF

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Spheria Asset Management is pleased to announce the Spheria Australian Smaller Companies Fund will soon be accessible as an Active ETF, quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange. The Spheria Australian... Read more continue reading

Nine key longer term consequences of the US/Israeli war with Iran

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Key points Uncertainty remains high over the US/Iran War with a ceasefire declared but no agreement in talks so far. Tensions continue to remain high and oil flows remain restricted,... Read more continue reading

Ausbil bolsters wholesale distribution team with new appointment

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Ausbil Investment Management Limited (Ausbil) has announced the appointment of Rob Lester to the position of Business Development Manager, NSW & ACT, adding further depth to its growing distribution team.... Read more continue reading

Businesses urged to not waste a crisis and act early as recovery timelines stretch beyond a year

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Business owners facing financial difficulties are warned to use the current crisis of uncertainty as cover for restructuring and not to wait out the storm from fuel and costs increases... Read more continue reading