FAAA releases submission to Treasury on managed investment schemes

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The FAAA has released its latest submission to Treasury, providing feedback on the governance on managed investment schemes (MISs). The report titled “FAAA – Consultation – Enhancing oversight and governance... Read more continue reading

Gulf War 3 – the threat to economies and markets from the US/Iran war

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Key points The start of a war between the US and Israel and Iran poses the risk of a significant disruption to global economic growth given the likelihood of significant... Read more continue reading

MLC Retirement Boost to provide up to 60% more income in retirement

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MLC Expand has launched MLC Retirement BoostTM, a new innovative retirement income stream (IRIS) solution, with both the savings and retirement income phases now live for financial advisers and their... Read more continue reading

AFCA announces three new C-suite appointments

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The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has announced three new C-suite appointments. Deborah Jenkins has been appointed as AFCA’s inaugural Chief Customer Officer (CCO) and Stevie-Ann Dovico has been appointed... Read more continue reading

National listings rebound strongly in February as new supply surges

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Key points Total national property listings rose 4.6% month-on-month in February to 226,758 dwellings, reflecting a seasonal lift in market activity. Listings remain 9.1% lower year-on-year, highlighting ongoing supply constraints... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 27 February, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments While US shares were flat over the last week as AI and tech related worries continued to impact, other global markets continued to benefit from... Read more continue reading

APS warns ancillary fund changes offer short-term boost at expense of long-term impact

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The Government’s decision to raise the minimum distribution rate for Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) from the current 5 per cent to 6 per cent and for Public Ancillary Funds (PuAFs)... Read more continue reading

Comedian Geraldine Hickey to MC ANZIIF’s 53rd South Australian Charity Luncheon 

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ANZIIF is delighted to announce award-winning comedian Geraldine Hickey as MC for the 53rd South Australian Charity Luncheon, set to light up the Adelaide Convention Centre on 29 May. One... Read more continue reading

A turning point for Japanese economy and capital markets drives two-way demand for bfinance’s new Tokyo office

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bfinance, the independent global investment consultancy, has opened a new office in Tokyo. Yohei Omichi has been appointed Senior Director to lead the firm’s Japan presence, strengthening support for Japanese... Read more continue reading

A “patient” RBA and January CPI: March unlikely but May “live”

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For those looking for some mortgage relief, yesterday’s release of the January consumer price index (CPI) didn’t make for pleasant reading. The best thing that might be said about yesterday’s... Read more continue reading