Key observations from reporting season

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Four key global themes are emerging from the latest February reporting season, proving that inflation is only one of many factors investors and advisers need to consider, according to global... Read more continue reading

Holistic retirement planning pilot highlights opportunity to boost financial literacy, advice adoption and confidence in Australians

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Following the successful completion of a holistic retirement planning pilot study in August 2021, Macquarie University, in collaboration with Allianz Retire+, calls for financial advisers to join the Australian Research... Read more continue reading

Scott Hay-Bartlem appointed Chair of SMSF Association

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Scott Hay-Bartlem, a Partner at the Brisbane law firm Cooper Grace Ward, has been appointed Chair of the SMSF Association, effective yesterday. Hay-Bartlem, who has been a Director since 1... Read more continue reading

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) minutes suggest communication back on a more even keel – waiting for wages data but is the wait too long?

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Improved clarity of RBA communications After a period toward the latter part of 2021 when the RBA communication process seemed to descend into the realm of the confusing, the RBA... Read more continue reading

WealthO2 merges with Roar and Neo to become the first advice technology solutions company to focus the on end-to-end adviser experience 

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WealthO2 has merged with financial planning software firm, Roar Software and wealth platform software specialist, NEO. The move will cement its position as the first advice technology solutions company to... Read more continue reading

4D Infrastructure appoints Matt Dell to new role

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4D Infrastructure has appointed Matt Dell to the newly-created role of investment specialist to assist with growing the team’s footprint in distribution and marketing. Mr Dell has 31 years’ experience... Read more continue reading

Australian Unity Trustees strengthens partnerships focus with appointment of national legal partnerships manager

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Australian Unity Trustees Limited has reinforced its commitment to partnerships in Australia’s legal sector with the appointment of Ms Angela Ehsani as National Manager, Legal Partnerships. Based in Sydney, Ms... Read more continue reading

Senate Economic Legislation’s Committee CSLR will not fully protect investors

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) welcomes the release of the Senate Economic Legislation Committee’s report on the Government’s proposed model for a Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR),... Read more continue reading

Bill Beimers appointed Chair of The Advisers Association

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The Advisers Association (TAA) is pleased to announce that Bill Beimers has been appointed Chair of the association at its Annual General Meeting. TAA CEO, Neil Macdonald said, “Bill has served on... Read more continue reading

Alphinity Investment Management expands global equities fund management team with key appointment

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Leading Australian and global equities boutique fund manager Alphinity Investment Management has expanded its global equities team with the appointment of Chris Willcocks as Portfolio Manager. Willcocks has amassed more... Read more continue reading