New report shows growing demand for financial education in Australian schools as financial literacy program reaches over half a million students

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A new report from Ecstra Foundation highlights the growing demand from Australian schools for practical financial education as part of the curriculum, at a time when financial literacy rates have... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF launches first-of-its-kind Business School for insurance professionals 

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ANZIIF is proud to launch the 2026 ANZIIF Business School, a new industry learning initiative designed to equip insurance professionals with the skills and insights needed to confidently navigate the... Read more continue reading

Investors should stay focused on durable businesses and rational valuations despite market noise

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Geopolitical tensions, changing market dynamics and a shift in investor sentiment are reshaping equity markets, according to the Schroders Australian equities team, who identified several key themes emerging from the... Read more continue reading

Allianz Retire+ launches AI digital assistant for advisers

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Allianz Retire+ launched a market leading Al powered assistant to transform how advisers engage with its retirement income solution, Allianz Guaranteed Income for Life (AGILE), empowering them to deliver better... Read more continue reading

US CPI and the Fed: the door is ever so slightly ajar…but the Fed won’t walk through in March

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The Federal Reserve (Fed) faces a somewhat different decision than the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). In the absence of the sharp rise in oil prices, there would be an... Read more continue reading

Ausbil strengthens distribution team with new appointment

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Ausbil Investment Management Limited (Ausbil) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Machin as Business Development Manager – Institutional, further strengthening its institutional distribution capability. Kate joins Ausbil with... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rate falls to 1.1%

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SQM Research has released its latest data on residential rental property vacancy rates. Australia’s national residential vacancy rate fell to 1.1% in February 2026, down from 1.2% in January and... Read more continue reading

Homesafe appoints Francis Fusca to Lead Broker and Adviser Engagement

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Homesafe Wealth Release has appointed Francis Fusca as Manager of Distribution and Partnerships to lead engagement with brokers, financial advisers and banking partners, marking its expansion into third-party channels after... Read more continue reading

FNZ strengthens executive leadership team with key appointments

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FNZ, the leading global wealth management platform, today announced a series of leadership appointments to support its continued global growth and strengthen execution across North America and Asia Pacific. Appointments... Read more continue reading

Karen Orvad joins the Australian Ethical Investment (AEI) Board

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Australian Ethical Investment has announced the appointment of Karen Orvad to its Board as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective Wednesday 11 March 2026. Karen is a highly experienced Non-Executive Director,... Read more continue reading