AFA appoints Helen Morgan-Banda as CEO

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After a thorough and rigorous recruitment process, the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced the appointment of Helen Morgan-Banda as AFA CEO, effective 2 August 2021. Ms Morgan-Banda brings... Read more continue reading

FPA’s statement in response to ASIC’s Cost Recovery Implementation Statement 2020-21

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The latest ASIC estimated industry funding levy for financial planners reinforces the FPA’s position that the current formula for the levy is not equitable or sustainable, and must be reviewed... Read more continue reading

BDO: Largest intake of partners in history of firm

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BDO has welcomed 25 new partners over the last financial year, the largest partner intake in the firm’s history. BDO’s ten newest partner appointments announced yesterday, in addition to the... Read more continue reading

DNR Capital expands ESG capabilities within their investment team

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Leading Australian equities investment management company, DNR Capital, has announced the appointment of specialist ESG (Environmental Social and Governance) Investment Analyst, Natasha McKean. With more than 19 years of investment experience,... Read more continue reading

Directors of Wattle Partners acquire Atchison Consultants, commit to growth

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Jamie Nemtsas and Drew Meredith, directors of Wattle Partners, a self-licensed, boutique financial advisory firm have announced the acquisition of the highly respected independent asset consulting firm Atchison Consultants. Founded in Melbourne... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 23 July, 2021

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share market indexes mostly managed to look through coronavirus concerns over the last week and rebound helped by good US earnings... Read more continue reading

CommSec State of the States, July 2021

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July 2021 Overall results How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out. Now in its 12th year, the report also includes a section comparing... Read more continue reading

James Lowry to join Janus Henderson as Global Chief Operating Officer

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Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE/ASX: JHG) announces the appointment of James Lowry (J.R.) to the newly created role of Global Chief Operating Officer at Janus Henderson Group plc. James Lowry... Read more continue reading

Zenith managed account client base continues to surge as adviser demand grows in the wake of COVID-19

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Zenith Investment Partners has launched four new managed portfolio clients on the MyNorth platform and a new client on Macquarie Wrap, furthering the growth of its customised managed account client... Read more continue reading

Yarra Capital Management hires ex-CBA Managing Director

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Yarra Capital Management (Yarra) has announced the appointment of Edward (Ed) Eason as Managing Director, commencing mid-August 2021. Mr Eason will have oversight of Yarra’s day-to-day operations, and will be... Read more continue reading