Which problem are we trying to solve? 

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The Advisers Association (TAA) says there are two problems currently facing the financial advice industry – the short-term exodus of advisers and recognising advice as a profession. TAA CEO, Neil... Read more continue reading

Jackson Hole: summer soporifics to the summertime blues

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The tone in financial markets through July and the first half of August suggested that markets were growing increasingly confident that the world’s central banks had the inflation beast (almost)... Read more continue reading

Raiz Invest posts solid results in FY22 despite market volatility

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Raiz Invest Limited (‘Raiz’ or ‘the Company’) (ASX: RZI), a multi-award-winning micro-investing and fintech platform with operations in Australia and Southeast Asia, is pleased to provide an overview of its... Read more continue reading

Customer-owned banks serve the most satisfied banking customers

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Roy Morgan’s Consumer Banking June 2022 Australia report shows the mutual sector continues to out-perform major banks in terms of customer satisfaction, something the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) says... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton appoints new Investment Director

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Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Rauch as Investment Director for Brandywine Global Investment Management, one of Franklin Templeton’s specialist investment managers. Rauch will be responsible... Read more continue reading

Record regional Aussie job vacancies

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Skilled job vacancies The Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) from the National Skills Commission fell by 3.8 per cent in July (or by 11,249 available positions) to 288,465 available positions. Recruitment... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for urgent and immediate continuation of ASIC industry levy freeze and a fairer approach to costs for planners

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is seeking an urgent extension of the ASIC industry levy freeze beyond the end of last financial year, so financial planners can have... Read more continue reading

Australia’s largest provider of integrated wealth and accounting services appoints Co-CEOs to execute its expansion strategy

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Findex Group Limited (“Findex”), Australasia’s largest diversified financial services company has announced a significant expansion of its senior executive team, as it moves to take advantage of the major opportunities emerging... Read more continue reading

Tanarra Credit Partners selects Equity Trustees for new private debt income fund 

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Tanarra Credit Partners (“TCP”), a private credit investment firm, has selected Equity Trustees to be the responsible entity of its new fund, the TCP Private Debt Income Fund. Russell Beasley,... Read more continue reading

Registration opens for FPA’s Future2 Foundation Six Foot Track Challenge

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The Future2 Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA), has opened registrations for its 2022 Six Foot Track Challenge. The 35 kilometre hike challenge through... Read more continue reading