Iress to launch next phase of DDO solution with Xplan integration

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Iress has announced that the next phase of its industry-wide Design and Distribution Obligations (DDO) solution will go live in September. This will integrate the DDO solution with Iress’ Xplan... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 27 August, 2021

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global share markets rebounded over the last week with US shares making a new record high helped by signs that the... Read more continue reading

Lonsec supporting financial advisers by providing TMDs

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Lonsec has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting financial advisers by making Target Market Determinations (TMDs) for the funds they rate available via their iRate® platform. Lonsec CEO Mike Wright says,... Read more continue reading

ASIC publishes Corporate Plan 2021-25

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ASIC’s Corporate Plan 2021-25[1] outlines our priorities over the next four years to achieve a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians. The Corporate Plan is consistent with... Read more continue reading

Investor confidence jumps 8.9 points in August to 110.1

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State Street Global Markets has released the results of the State Street Investor Confidence Index® (ICI) for August 2021. The Global Investor Confidence Index roses to 110.1, an increase of... Read more continue reading

IOOF FY21 financial results: A new IOOF delivers scale, synergies and a platform for growth

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IOOF Holdings Ltd (IOOF) Financial Results for year ending 30 June 2021 (FY21) Underlying net profit after tax (UNPAT) from continuing operations $147.8 million up 19% on the previous corresponding... Read more continue reading

SG Hiscock appoints new investment analyst

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Melbourne-based boutique fund manager SG Hiscock & Company has appointed Sophie Smith in the role of investment analyst. Ms Smith will join the emerging companies’ business unit, which incorporates the... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical’s investment in growth pays dividends with record annual FUM growth, revenue and profit

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Australia’s original responsible investment manager Australian Ethical has announced annual results including FY21 underlying profit after tax (UPAT) of $11.1 million and operating revenue of $58.7 million, up 19% and 18% respectively... Read more continue reading

Conscious Investment Management expands team and is joined by Tenielle Jordan as Vice President, Investment Legal

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Tenielle Jordan has joined Conscious Investment Management as Vice President, Investment Legal responsible for the oversight of legal matters across its investments. Tenielle is an experienced transactional and corporate lawyer... Read more continue reading

Westpac brings 1,000 jobs back to Australia

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Westpac has announced it has brought 1,075 customer service roles back to Australia since July last year, creating new job opportunities in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. This... Read more continue reading