BT appoints Head of Platforms as migrations get underway

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BT has announced the appointment of Kieran Varcoe as its new Head of Platforms. Kieran joins BT with more than 20 years’ wealth and platforms experience, having specialised in product... Read more continue reading

Investment Trends names Head of Strategy

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Investment Trends has appointed Andrew Tunny as Head of Strategy. Andrew’s appointment affirms Investment Trends’ commitment to widen the breadth and depth of our consumer and intermediary research to meet... Read more continue reading

Record house and renovation approvals; Construction activity hits 3½-year high

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Building approvals; Construction gauge; Services activity; Residential land Dwelling approvals: Council approvals to build new homes rose by 10.9 per cent in December to 33-month highs of 19,537 units (consensus:... Read more continue reading

FPA calls for review of unsustainable ASIC levy as the regulator seeks guidance on affordable advice

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has made six recommendations in its Budget Submission 2021-22 aimed at addressing the rapidly increasing cost of practicing as a financial planner. FPA... Read more continue reading

Chant West expands institutional footprint with new appointment

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Chant West has announced the appointment of Don Sillar to its leadership team, joining the group as Head of Institutional Sales. Don has a wealth of experience in financial services... Read more continue reading

New car sales lift; Reserve Bank optimism

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Reserve Bank Governor speech; New vehicle sales; Living cost indexes Reserve Bank Governor speech: Philip Lowe delivered a speech entitled, “The Year Ahead”. New vehicle sales: New vehicle sales totalled... Read more continue reading

Government urged to use Budget to reduce super complexity

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The Federal Government is being urged to use the 2021-22 Budget to reduce complexity in the retirement income system. In its submission, the SMSF Association says the Retirement Income Review found... Read more continue reading

Property Listings Decreased in January

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Key Points National residential property listings decreased in January 2021 by 2.9%, falling from 272,999 in December 2020 to 265,116. Compared to 12 months ago, listings were down by 10.5%.... Read more continue reading

Consumer confidence hits 15-month high, Payrolls lift; Stampede to Aussie regions, Insolvencies hit 9-month high

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Consumer confidence; CBA card spending; Payrolls; Internal migration; Insolvencies Consumer confidence: The weekly ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rating rose by 0.8 per cent to a 15-month high of 112.1 (long-run... Read more continue reading

McGrathNicol appoints three new Partners in key practice areas

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Leading advisory and restructuring firm, McGrathNicol have announced the appointment of three new Partners in a move that bolsters the firm’s capability in key practice areas expected to emerge strongly... Read more continue reading