MBS Insurance acquires Honan Life

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Risk insurance advice specialists, MBS Insurance, has acquired the life insurance arm of Honan Insurance Group. The deal adds four partners, including three experienced risk specialists, to MBS Insurance’s rapidly... Read more continue reading

Quinbrook strengthens global investment team with key senior hires

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Quinbrook, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on delivering the infrastructure needed for the energy transition, has announced key appointments to its investment team, including a new Managing Director in... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 20 February, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments Global share markets mostly rose over the last week as worries about AI and tech valuations took a breather but concerns about a US strike... Read more continue reading

Betashares appoints Elaine Herlihy as Chief Marketing Officer to turbocharge growth

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Betashares, a leading Australian financial services business, has announced the appointment of Ms Elaine Herlihy as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), as the firm enters its next phase of growth. Ms... Read more continue reading

Westpac Foundations unite to boost literacy and numeracy in Australian primary schools

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Westpac has announced a new strategic direction for its community and philanthropic investment, aligning all efforts to address the critical issue of education. Under this new approach, the Westpac, St.George,... Read more continue reading

FinCap appoints Ben Davis as Head of Portfolio & Investment Solutions

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FinCap has appointed Ben Davis as Head of Portfolio and Investment Solutions. This appointment supports the continued build out of our Private Asset Managed Account platform, with a focus on... Read more continue reading

BAEP’s Mark East re-assumes sole portfolio manager responsibilities

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Brad Clibborn has resigned as portfolio manager at Bennelong Australian Equity Partners (BAEP) and Mark East has re-assumed responsibilities as sole portfolio manager for BAEP’s funds, says John Burke, CEO... Read more continue reading

FAAA submission on enhancing professional indemnity insurance

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In its submission to Treasury on enhancing professional indemnity insurance, the FAAA does not suggest substantial changes to the current PII regime, but has identified a number of options to maximise recoveries... Read more continue reading

Infocus signals next phase of growth with CTO appointment

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Integrated Financial Advice and Wealth Platform, Infocus, has appointed Dr Ed Young as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), reinforcing its commitment to technology-led advice and platform innovation. Young commenced with Infocus... Read more continue reading

ASIC commences new review of advice licensees that use lead generation services

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ASIC has commenced a new review of advice licensees using lead generation services as part of its ongoing program of work to address practices that inappropriately or unnecessarily encourage consumers... Read more continue reading