AMP releases Digital Advice Market Scan

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AMP has released its Digital Financial Advice Market Scan, a report examining the current digital advice landscape in Australia. Commissioned in partnership with KPMG, the report is intended for use... Read more continue reading

Adviser education – Standing on the outside, what’s so hard?

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If we are not careful, consumers are set to become even more confused about who to turn to for financial advice, according to The Advisers Association (TAA). Referencing the association’s... Read more continue reading

Nuveen secures $190m Australian investment into US Cities Workplace strategy

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Nuveen, one of the world’s largest asset managers, today announces that it has secured US$190 million investment into its US Cities Workplace strategy from four Australian institutional superannuation funds. The... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 19 May, 2023

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets generally rose over the last week helped by optimism that a US debt ceiling deal will soon be reached and with economic... Read more continue reading

Lack of consultation on Treasury regulation disappointing

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The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) has expressed concerns about the Treasury’s draft regulation to amend and expand the Superannuation Performance Test. Sarah Abood, CEO of the FAAA, says... Read more continue reading

Customer-owned banks committed to regional Australia; calls for better regulatory coordination and mandates

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The Customer Owned Banking Association’s (COBA) submission to the Senate inquiry into regional banking branch closures highlights the sector’s commitment to regional Australia, and outlines what it considers the best... Read more continue reading

Michael Clancy, CFA appointed Australian Governance Council Chair

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In an important milestone for the evolution and continued growth of CFA Societies and CFA Institute in Australia, Michael Clancy, CFA, has been appointed as the inaugural chair of the... Read more continue reading

Wage price index growth portends ongoing inflation challenges and US debt ceiling disputes

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Yesterday’s April Labour Force Report was on the surface a little softer than anticipated but is not sufficient to move the dial for the RBA from a setting of “inflation... Read more continue reading

Zurich starts 2023 with strong top-line growth

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Key points Property & Casualty insurance revenue up 7%, with growth of 11% on a like-for-like1 basis, driven by strong growth in commercial insurance and further improvement in pricing Commercial... Read more continue reading

Foresters Financial bolsters executive team with Michael McQueen appointment

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Foresters Financial, a member-owned financial services company providing investment bond solutions for investors seeking better ways to grow, protect and transition family wealth, and to protect intergenerational legacies, has expanded... Read more continue reading