Inflation pause but challenges persist for global equities

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While the risk of inflation rising further has materially abated, high levels of inflation and interest rates, coupled with slowing demand, will continue to present challenging conditions for global equities,... Read more continue reading

Australian recession Q&A – Why the worry? What’s the risk? And what would it mean for investors?

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Key points The risk of recession globally and in Australia has increased with ongoing central bank rate hikes. Signs of faster wages growth has seen the RBA turn more hawkish.... Read more continue reading

MyNorth Lifetime prompts surge in retirement incomes as traction continues to grow with advisers

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North’s multi-award winning retirement solution, MyNorth Lifetime, is continuing to gain momentum with advisers by helping more Australians retire with greater comfort and financial confidence. Around one in two (50... Read more continue reading

MaxCap appoints leading ESG specialist Chris Newton as Independent Advisor

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MaxCap Group Australia’s leading real estate investment manager has appointed Chris Newton to its ESG Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC was established in 2021 by MaxCap Group’s Board to support... Read more continue reading

ASIC calls on super trustees to appropriately deal with member money when it is first received

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ASIC is calling on superannuation trustees to ensure they are meeting their legal obligations for dealing with incoming money from consumers if a new or increased interest in a super... Read more continue reading

Regal Partners announces appointment of Chris Champion as independent Investment Committee member for Private Credit strategy

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ASX-listed specialist alternatives manager Regal Partners (ASX:RPL) has announced the appointment of Chris Champion as an independent Investment Committee member for Regal Funds Management’s recently launched Private Credit strategy. Chris brings... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 23 June, 2023

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets fell over the last week with renewed concerns about central bank rate hikes triggering global recession and a slump in profits. Reflecting... Read more continue reading

Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort: FAAA 

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) notes the passage of The Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Services Compensation Scheme of Last Resort) Bill 2023 and associated bills (CSLR) through both houses,... Read more continue reading

GBST creates global cloud infrastructure role to shape its Software as a Service strategy

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Global WealthTech company GBST has appointed Ross Hamilton to the newly created role of Head of Cloud Infrastructure for Retail Wealth. Ross, who has more than two decades’ experience in... Read more continue reading

GQG Partners appoints new Business Development Director in Australia

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GQG Partners has appointed Victoria Flygare as Director for Business Development, across South Australia and Western Australia. Mrs Flygare has more than 12 years of experience in funds management and... Read more continue reading