US August inflation surprises on the upside and the RBA’s policy rate increment unlikely as domestic inflation remains sticky

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US August inflation surprised on the upside. ‘Headline’ inflation came in at 8.3 per cent (versus 8.1 per cent expected) while ‘core’ inflation registered 6.3 per cent (versus 6.1 per... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute names Chris Dolman Actuary of the Year 2022

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The Actuaries Institute has named Chris Dolman 2022 Actuary of the Year. Chris is considered by his peers as the leading actuary in data ethics, sharing his knowledge widely through... Read more continue reading

LexisNexis Risk Solutions study reveals lack of transparency is hindering access to services and financial inclusion

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LexisNexis® Risk Solutions revealed the results of its 2022 Financial Transparency and Inclusion Report. The survey of banks, insurers and non-bank financial institutions in 13 countries and regions aims to better understand... Read more continue reading

IML founder Anton Tagliaferro announces his retirement in 2023

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Anton Tagliaferro, one of Australia’s most highly respected value-style fund managers, today announced that he will retire from Investors Mutual Limited (IML) in 2023. Anton’s retirement in March 2023 will... Read more continue reading

Proposed compensation scheme enhances consumer protection

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The Federal Government’s compensation scheme of last resort (CSLR) provides an important, new layer of consumer protection, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “The Association has consistently supported measures seeking... Read more continue reading

Goldilocks economic conditions mean investing in sustainable growth companies makes more sense than ever

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After a recent wild swing backwards, impacting almost all stocks, deserved or not, Insync Funds Management (Insync) anticipates Goldilocks economic conditions will soon prevail. In a September email to investors,... Read more continue reading

Cultural shifts in banking behaviours are a top concern for Australian bank boards

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Cultural shifts in banking behaviours are a top concern for Australian banks, according to a new report. A Global Benchmark for Sustainable Banking 2022, commissioned by Mobiquity and conducted by... Read more continue reading

Foresters Financial appoints new technical and training manager

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Member-owned financial services specialist, Foresters Financial (Foresters), has appointed Maryanne Mullahy to the newly created role of technical and training manager. Mullahy will be based in Melbourne and will support... Read more continue reading

Apex Group continues New Zealand growth with acquisitions

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Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex Group” or the “Group”), a global financial services provider, has announced the acquisition of Implemented Investment Holdings Limited, the parent company of Implemented Investment Solutions (“IIS”)... Read more continue reading

iExtend appoints Head of Alliances

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Financial Services Industry stalwart Mark Stubbings has been promoted to Head of Alliances at iExtend, a newly created role to facilitate Industry and Association collaboration and pioneer connection pathways for... Read more continue reading