MLC Life Insurance commits to group insurance with new appointment

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MLC Life Insurance has cemented its focus on the group insurance market by appointing an experienced industry veteran to lead its new business team. Peter Smith joins MLC Life as... Read more continue reading

Resolve Finance makes senior appointment in learning and development

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Resolve Finance has bolstered its Learning and Development team with the appointment of L&D industry expert Rachael McDonald to manage employee broker and franchisee training and support the ongoing development... Read more continue reading

Consumer sentiment surges by 9.4% as RBA pauses

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The Westpac Melbourne Institute Consumer Sentiment Index increased by 9.4% in April from 78.4 in March to 85.8 in April. Westpac Chief Economist Bill Evans said: “This strong recovery in... Read more continue reading

Objectives of Superannuation must deliver stability and certainty

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The SMSF Association is urging the Federal Government to deliver stability, consistency, and certainty for superannuation. Association CEO Peter Burgess says: “We support in principle the concept of a legislated... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF opens submissions for Allianz Donna Walker Awards 2023

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance’s (ANZIIF) is pleased to announce the Allianz Donna Walker Awards are now open for submissions. The Donna Walker Awards, sponsored... Read more continue reading

A banking crisis that was not supposed to happen

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Brandywine Global, part of the Franklin Templeton, notes this was a banking crisis that Europe hoped to avoid even as panic spread from the US. “Still, we believe the global... Read more continue reading

Global X launches US Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF as credit demand soars

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As demand for fixed income assets rise, Global X ETFs (Global X) has launched the Global X USD Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) (ASX: USIG) in Australia, which provides investors... Read more continue reading

Business development and growth Sam Sun joins the Fortnum fold

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Australian Financial Services Licensee, Fortnum Private Wealth (Fortnum) has appointed former Insignia Financial Advice Delivery Senior Consultant, Samantha Sun, to the role of Practice Engagement and Growth Manager, as the... Read more continue reading

New Maple-Brown Abbott says new fund is aimed at helping ‘shape a better future’

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Maple-Brown Abbott has launched the Maple-Brown Abbott Australian Sustainable Future Fund, focussed on playing an active role in supporting positive outcomes for people and the planet. Emma Pringle and Chris... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton appoints James Andrus as Vice President of Sustainability Global Markets

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Franklin Templeton, a global investment manager, has announced the appointment of James Andrus as Vice President of Sustainability Global Markets, a newly created leadership role within the firm’s Global Sustainability... Read more continue reading