Zurich marks fifth year supporting mental health charity, Mr Perfect

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has renewed its 12-month support for Australian mental health charity, Mr Perfect. Mr Perfect provides conversation and connection for men through informal gatherings across the... Read more continue reading

Advice costs continue to rise as affordability remains main barrier to Australians seeking financial advice

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest 2022 Financial Advice Report. The study explores the changing advice needs of Australian adults, their main concerns, and how advisers and... Read more continue reading

Openmarkets strengthens focus on B2B client growth with appointment of Rob Forbes as Chief Operating Officer

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Trading and wealth management fintech Openmarkets has appointed Mr Rob Forbes as its new Chief Operating Officer, as part of its strategy to double down on growing its B2B platform... Read more continue reading

A tale of two central banks and Australian labour force data expected to show continued tight labour market conditions

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A tale of two central banks The Federal Reserve (Fed) Last week’s release of the US October consumer price index (CPI) and this week’s release of the US October producer... Read more continue reading

LRBA findings welcomed with ‘no material risk’ for SMSFs found

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The SMSF Association welcomes the findings from the Council of Financial Regulators (CFR) report that limited resource borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) pose no material risk to the superannuation or broader financial... Read more continue reading

White paper: Financial sector can catalyze decarbonization of the real economy 

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The UBS Sustainability and Impact Institute has released its latest white paper, The green inflection point: Driving decarbonization of the real economy, exploring where and how the financial sector can... Read more continue reading

Schroders announces leadership changes in Asia Pacific

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Schroders has announced senior leadership appointments in its Asia Pacific business as the Group continues to deliver on its ambitious growth strategy across Asia Pacific. After more than 17 years... Read more continue reading

National rental vacancy rates fell in October

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SQM Research has revealed national vacancy rates fell in October to 1% from a revised* 1.1% recorded in September. The total number of rental vacancies Australia-wide now stands at 30,929... Read more continue reading

Natixis Investment Managers strengthens its position in the Australian market launching an enhanced distribution platform

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Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) is strengthening its Australian presence creating a centralised multi-channel distribution platform to ensure clients across institutional, wholesale and retail markets have greater access to its... Read more continue reading

Shares may have bottomed

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Key points Given recession and geopolitical risks, the ride for shares may still remain choppy and new lows can’t be ruled out. But the increasing evidence of a peak in... Read more continue reading