LGT Crestone reinforces commitment to social and corporate responsibility with new Head of Sustainability hire

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LGT Crestone has appointed Amanda MacDonald to the role of Head of Sustainability. Amanda commenced her role on July 11 2022, and reports to LGT Crestone Wealth Management’s Deputy Chief... Read more continue reading

Vacancy rates remain stable at 1%

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SQM Research has revealed national residential property rental vacancy rates remained steady at 1% in June 2022. The total number of rental vacancies Australia-wide now stands at 37,049 residential properties,... Read more continue reading

Akambo grows leadership with Michael Happell and Kevin White appointments

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Akambo, an integrated financial services business providing market leading investment solutions to the advisory market, has appointed Michael Happell non-executive Chairman and Kevin White a non-executive Director to the board... Read more continue reading

Unemployment rate hits 48-year low of 3.5 per cent

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Labour force Employment rose by 88,400 in June (consensus: +30,000) with full-time jobs up by 52,900 and part-time jobs lifting by 35,500. Total employment hit a record high of 13.6... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State provides financial advisers with front-row seats to learn from inspirational Australian thought leaders

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Australian wealth management group Colonial First State (CFS) has launched the Centre Stage masterclass series, designed to inspire financial advisers to think differently about their approach to business, their teams,... Read more continue reading

Payton Capital expands to Sydney with four senior appointments

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Payton Capital has announced its expansion into Sydney, in response to increased demand in the market for its bespoke investment and lending services. The Sydney arm will aid Payton Capital’s... Read more continue reading

Acadian announces systematic credit initiative – with new appointment 

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Acadian Asset Management plans to introduce a systematic credit capability to serve clients’ growing demand. And hired Scott Richardson as Director, Systematic Credit to lead this effort.  Mr Richardson will... Read more continue reading

Colonial First State appoints Chief Investment Officer

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Chief Executive Officer of Colonial First State Superannuation, Kelly Power, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Armitage as Chief Investment Officer of Colonial First State. Jonathan is a highly regarded... Read more continue reading

Consumer inflation expectations hit 15-week high

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Consumer confidence; CBA Household Spending Intentions (HSI) The weekly ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence index fell by 2.5 per cent to 81.6 (long-run average since 1990 is 112.4). Consumer inflation expectations over... Read more continue reading

Apex Group appointed by Foord Asset Management

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Apex Group Ltd. (“Apex” or “The Group”), a global financial services provider, today announces its appointment by Foord Asset Management (“Foord”), a leading independent investment manager to support its expansion... Read more continue reading