Vanguard appoints new head to its Personal Investor business

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Vanguard Australia has announced that Balaji Gopal, currently Head of Product Strategy for Vanguard Australia, has been appointed to the role of head of its Personal Investor business and will... Read more continue reading

Household Capital fast tracks funds for retirees in need

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Retirees facing financial shortfalls will be able to apply for accelerated access to draw on their home equity, after independent specialist retirement funding provider Household Capital overhauled its product features... Read more continue reading

Demand for mental health training increases as Australians adjust to the ‘new normal’

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SuperFriend, the national workplace mental health and wellbeing organisation, has seen increased demand for mental health and wellbeing training from Australian workplaces for their employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Since... Read more continue reading

TAL extends Royal Flying Doctor Service partnership to help support life-improving medical services during COVID-19 and beyond

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Leading Australian life insurer, TAL, has announced the extension of its partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) for a further three years, continuing to provide financial support to... Read more continue reading

FASEA welcomes certainty around Exam and Education extension

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FASEA confirms that the Senate has passed the Bill to amend the Corporations Act to extend transitional timeframes for existing advisers to comply with Corporations Act (2001) Education and training... Read more continue reading

FPA welcomes critical legislative milestone for financial planners

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Financial planners have officially been granted more time to complete new education requirements following a successful advocacy effort by the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA). The FPA has long... Read more continue reading

AFA welcomes FASEA extension

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) warmly welcomes the passing of The Treasury Laws Amendment (2019 Measures No. 3) Bill (the Bill) today, to extend the deadlines for the FASEA... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International launches Sustainable Water and Waste Fund

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Fidelity International has launched the Fidelity Sustainable Water & Waste Fund in Australia, focusing on sustainable investment opportunities within the water and waste management sectors. The fund seeks to deliver strong risk adjusted... Read more continue reading

Move to give advisers more time to meet FASEA requirements lauded

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The passing of legislation giving the financial advice profession more time to complete the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) exam and meet the qualification requirements has the full... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF continues to offer support to members and industry during COVID-19 pandemic

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) is committed to serving its members’ and industry needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘The industry has faced many challenges... Read more continue reading