COVID-19 is the final nail in the coffin for traditional thinking around advice, according to new white paper

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A new white paper (Is it red tape or is it me? Deniers, devotees, and the digital advice revolution) commissioned by online investment manager Six Park has revealed that COVID-19... Read more continue reading

Level the playing field for financial advisers

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The Advisers Association (TAA) says any new model for financial advice must level the playing field for financial advisers. Commenting on a Rice Warner research report launched by the Financial... Read more continue reading

Mortgage Choice executive joins Stropro board

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Innovative wealth platform Stropro has announced the appointment of David Zammit to the board of directors. Mr Zammit brings extensive experience, from two decades of financial services, to the growing... Read more continue reading

Global markets at a crossroads leading up to U.S. Election

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Uncertainty and market volatility tend to increase during the run-up to U.S. presidential elections, but the 2020 campaign seems more divisive than usual. Given the binary nature of the U.S.... Read more continue reading

TPT Wealth strengthens national footprint with two new hires 

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TPT Wealth, the trustee and wealth management arm of MyState Limited, has announced the appointment of John Law and Matt Felsman as Business Development Managers. Based in Sydney, John and... Read more continue reading

US election: Second wave or blue wave?

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Financial market events The US Presidential election is on Tuesday 3 November 2020 (Wednesday 4 November 2020 AEDT). This note updates the detailed election preview issued on September 22. The... Read more continue reading

Aussie fund manager gives Budget an ‘F’ for FAIL

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Focus on supply side when ‘D’ for demand is the issue…. “Fiscal cliff here we come!” I wanted to talk about the Australian budget. I’m not seeing what the admirers... Read more continue reading

More scrutiny needed on licensee and business model

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Advice firms looking to change licensees need to consider the long-term viability of the group rather than reacting to short term incentives, according to Centrepoint Alliance. Mr Paul Cullen, Group... Read more continue reading

bfinance appoints Client Consultant to lead institutional investor expansion in Australia

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bfinance, the independent investment consultancy, has announced the appointment of Daniele Goldberg as Client Consultant to support the continuing growth of bfinance’s operations in Australia. Based in Sydney, Ms Goldberg... Read more continue reading

Simplicity Loans & Advisory continues team growth with new Associate Director of Sales

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Simplicity Loans & Advisory congratulates Isabella Constantinou on the six-month mark of her appointment to the position of Associate Director of the Sales team at the beginning of COVID-19. Ms... Read more continue reading