Allianz Retire+ announce new board appointment

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Allianz Retire+ announces the appointment of Sally Evans as Independent Non-Executive Director to the Allianz Retire+ Board, effective 1 June 2020. The appointment of Ms Evans reflects her extensive international... Read more continue reading

Major overhaul of AFSL system required to reflect new era of professionalism in financial planning

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched its five-year policy platform by recommending a professional registration for individual financial planners replace the current system that requires an Australian... Read more continue reading

Insurtech expert to speak at ANZIIF webinar about digital customer experiences post COVID-19

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Michael Lovegrove Next week, Insurtech expert Michael Lovegrove will speak to the industry in a virtual webinar about how digital innovations, such as digital customer experience, are crucial for risk management... Read more continue reading

Post-pandemic challenges and opportunities ahead for planners and accountants  

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The stresses and challenges of the preceding months dealing with the fallout from the coronavirus literally tested to breaking point the businesses of accountants and financial planners – but it... Read more continue reading

Janus Henderson Investors launches diversified alternatives global multi-strategy fund

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Janus Henderson Investors (ASX / NYSE: JHG) has announced the launch of a global multi-strategy fund investing in diversified alternative assets. The fund, named the Janus Henderson Global Multi-Strategy Fund,... Read more continue reading

Raiz sees continued growth in customers and FUM

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Raiz Invest CEO George Lucas says, “It is pleasing to report continued growth during May, with a 1.2% increase in active customers to 220,955 and a 6.9% increase in total... Read more continue reading

SMSF advisers need to be alert to new work test, spouse contributions

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The Government’s commitment to increase the age when the work test starts to apply from 65 to 67 and the age limit for spouse contributions from 69 to 74 before... Read more continue reading

Total property listings increased in May

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Figures released by SQM Research reveal national residential property listings increased in May by 3.9% from 292,775 listings in April 2020 to 304,137. Compared to 12 months ago, listings were... Read more continue reading

AMP Foundation offers $2 million for non-profit COVID-19 recovery

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The AMP Foundation is offering $2 million in grants to help non-profit organisations build their capacity to support and strengthen communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. AMP Foundation’s COVID-19 Community... Read more continue reading

Warakirri continues business expansion with new appointment

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Warakirri Asset Management Ltd (Warakirri) has appointed Scott Curtis to its retail distribution team as Business Development Manager, continuing its expansion in the Australian retail market. In this newly created... Read more continue reading