GBST appoints senior APAC sales executives to support regional growth and strengthen client partnerships

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GBST, a leading wealth management technology provider, has appointed two experienced business development and client service executives to its Australian team, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to supporting institutional and wholesale... Read more continue reading

National residential property vacancy rate falls to 1.2%

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SQM Research has released its latest data on residential property vacancy rates. Australia’s national residential vacancy rate fell to 1.2% in January 2026, down from 1.4% in December. The total... Read more continue reading

Strong Australian dollar could impact earnings this reporting season

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The Australian dollar hit a three-year record high this week, moving above 70 US cents, which is likely to see several Australian companies downgraded this reporting season, according to Andrew... Read more continue reading

Inflation, rate hikes and public spending – Q&A

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Key points Keeping inflation low and around target is important in terms of maximising living standards in Australia. We are optimistic that much of the recent rise in inflation will... Read more continue reading

Rachel Shirley resigns as CEO of Alexander Funds

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Alexander Funds wishes to announce that Chief Executive Officer, Rachel Shirley has tendered her resignation. However, she will remain with the firm to facilitate an orderly transition. As co-founder of... Read more continue reading

LEI set to evolve from regulatory checkbox to strategic business standard

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As we head into 2026, Australia stands at a pivotal juncture in the evolution of corporate identity standards. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI), a tool conceived in the aftermath of... Read more continue reading

JANA appoints Daniel Park as Investment Grade Debt Lead

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JANA Investment Advisers (JANA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Park as Investment Grade Debt Lead. Daniel’s appointment builds on JANA’s established investment grade debt capability, further strengthening support for... Read more continue reading

FAAA welcomes Pat Conaghan’s reappointment as Shadow Minister for Financial Services

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The FAAA welcomes the reappointment of the Nationals federal member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan, as Shadow Financial Services Minister and Shadow Assistant Treasurer. Sarah Abood, CEO of the FAAA, said:... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches 53rd South Australian Charity Luncheon, supporting Adelaide-based Zahra Foundation 

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ANZIIF is proud to announce the return of one of South Australia’s most respected industry traditions: the ANZIIF South Australian Charity Luncheon, to be held in 2026 with a refreshed format and a... Read more continue reading

Private credit market to grow in 2026 but with greater regulation

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The Australian private credit market could grow robustly in 2026, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) potentially embracing further interest rates rises this year, which would support returns on... Read more continue reading