PFAN adds Zurich Assure, Interprac and Sequoia to adviser network

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The Pro Bono Financial Advice Network (PFAN) is pleased to announce Zurich Assure, Interprac and Sequoia have joined the PFAN adviser network, supporting advisers to deliver pro bono advice to... Read more continue reading

Zurich partners to provide pro bono advice services

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has announced a partnership with the Pro Bono Financial Advice Network (PFAN), extending professional insurance assistance to those in particularly adverse or vulnerable situations. Through... Read more continue reading

Advisers using more platforms but fewer strategies

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Financial advisers are increasingly using a higher proportion of platforms while decreasing the number of strategies being used for clients, according to Padua Solutions co-founder and co-CEO, Anne-Marie Esler. With the... Read more continue reading

Hejaz Group makes $10m strategic investment in Islamic Bank Australia

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Hejaz Group, Australia’s leading Islamic finance provider, today announced it has made a $10m investment in a strategic stake in Islamic Bank Australia. Hejaz Group and Islamic Bank Australia share... Read more continue reading

Latest round of BT Panorama enhancements uplift advice teams’ efficiency

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BT has updated BT Panorama with a range of enhancements centred on improving the user experience for the most frequent users of the platform, advice practices’ support staff. Based on... Read more continue reading

Sell in May and go away? The worry list for shares (and the good news!)

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Key points Shares are vulnerable to a pull back in the months ahead reflecting the rising risk of recession on the back of central bank tightening and weak seasonal influences.... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF announces new President, Deputy President and welcomes new Board members at AGM 

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has announced at the Annual General Meeting that Ben Bessell, Chief Broking Officer, Austbrokers will take over the position... Read more continue reading

ClearBridge Investments creates long-term value through active stewardship

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ClearBridge Investments, part of Franklin Templeton, has launched its sixth annual report on  stewardship efforts to provide a comprehensive view of the latest in ESG investing. Terrence Murphy, Chief Executive... Read more continue reading

Add banking stress to rising rates and recession may be baked in

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Economists have been forecasting a US recession would happen since the Federal Reserve (Fed) started raising interest rates back in March 2022. The federal funds rate has risen almost 500... Read more continue reading

Tim Snelgrove joins 4D Infrastructure as investment director

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4D Infrastructure has appointed Tim Snelgrove to the role of investment director, effective 29 May 2023. He will be based in Sydney and will report to chief investment officer, Sarah... Read more continue reading