New senior appointment supporting global growth strategy at Maple-Brown Abbott

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Maple-Brown Abbott Ltd. has appointed Duncan Hodnett to the newly-created position of head of global distribution. In the new role, Mr Hodnett is responsible for all Maple-Brown Abbott’s business development,... Read more continue reading

Actuaries Institute says ATO should have key role in early super release, estimates $25b-plus withdrawals

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The Actuaries Institute recommends the Australian Tax Office play a significant role in payment of limited, early release superannuation to people financially impacted by COVID-19. The Government has said it... Read more continue reading

ANZIIF cancels Australian and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards

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Due to the unforeseeable impact of the ongoing COVID-19 virus, the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) has made the decision to cancel the 2020 Australian and New Zealand Insurance... Read more continue reading

Pandemic lockdown drives recession and turmoil

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It hardly seems like a few of weeks ago that we were considering the imminent spread of COVID-19 outside of China and to the rest of the world. While the... Read more continue reading

ATO releases ‘one stop shop’ for essential tax and super info on COVID-19 stimulus measures

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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has updated its website with essential information about tax and superannuation changes that have now become law following the passage of the Government’s Economic Support... Read more continue reading

AMP Bank announces support package for clients

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AMP Bank has launched a support package for clients, including a pause on home loan repayments for clients experiencing financial pressure. AMP Bank Managing Director Rod Finch said: “We’re facing... Read more continue reading

MyState CEO to stay on

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MyState Limited (ASX:MYS), the Tasmanian based banking and wealth management group, has announced that Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Melos Sulicich, who was due to leave the company at... Read more continue reading

Moment of truth for advice industry amid global pandemic

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As global markets continue their downward spiral, investors are looking to their financial advisers to help them fortify their portfolios and stay on track, according to leading advice service provider... Read more continue reading

Historic stimulus a welcome relief to mid-market businesses

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The Pitcher Partners network congratulates the federal government for legislating a comprehensive $189 billion economic stimulus package. These measures were announced in several tranches. Last week, the government announced a... Read more continue reading

Consumer confidence slumps to 30-year low

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Consumer confidence; Manufacturing & services activity Consumer confidence: The weekly ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence rating fell by 27.8 per cent last week. The index fell from 100.7 to 72.2 –... Read more continue reading