FE fundinfo acquires Zenith Group  

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FE fundinfo, a global fund data and technology leader, has acquired Zenith Group (including Zenith Investment Partners and Chant West), a highly regarded research, ratings, managed accounts and adviser technology provider in the APAC region.  ... Read more continue reading

Pro Bono Financial Advice Network appoints new Chair, Deputy

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The Pro Bono Financial Advice Network (PFAN) is pleased to announce the appointment of existing Board members, Nicola Beswick as Chair, and Natalie Kleibert as Deputy Chair. Ms Beswick and Ms Kleibert... Read more continue reading

Retirement Income Covenant drives innovation with Challenger expanding annuity options

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Challenger Life, Australia’s largest provider of annuities, has announced a new market-linked lifetime annuity that helps retirees to overcome longevity risk (outliving their retirement nest egg) while maintaining exposure to... Read more continue reading

Martin Currie Australia bolsters investment capabilities

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Martin Currie, the active equity specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton, has announced three new appointments in Australia. James Douglas, with over 9 years of experience within the financial services... Read more continue reading

RBA Board maintains settings

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There were no real surprises from the RBA Board meeting today with the Governor’s Statement reaffirming that the Board is sticking with the settings outlined in September. Today’s statement preserves... Read more continue reading

Vanguard Australia announces investment leadership changes

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Vanguard Australia has announced changes to its investment management and strategy teams. Duncan Burns has been appointed to succeed Daniel Reyes as the new Head of Investments, Asia Pacific, and... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 1 October, 2021

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Investment markets & key developments Global shares fell over the past week amidst a long worry list including the US debt ceiling, the impact of power shortages and rising bond... Read more continue reading

Saving money trumps taking a holiday: COVID gives Australians a financial health check  

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Australians are making some healthy financial choices as they endure a challenging second year of the COVID pandemic, with more Australians prioritising hitting a savings goal over taking a holiday... Read more continue reading

MISSO Wealth Management to join Focus Partner Firm Connectus Wealth Advisers

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Focus Financial Partners Inc. (Focus), a leading partnership of fiduciary wealth management firms, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement under which MISSO Wealth Management (MISSO), a... Read more continue reading

AMP launches national brand campaign 

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AMP has announced the launch of a new national advertising campaign focused on recognising the importance of investing for all Australians. The ‘Investor in all of us’ campaign, which launches... Read more continue reading