Allspring appoints Jeremy Gordon as Head of Sales for Australia and New Zealand and opens first office in Sydney

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Allspring Global Investments™, a global asset management company with more than US$611 billion in assets under advisement, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Gordon as head of Sales... Read more continue reading

Treasury’s Draft Digital Asset Legislation a Turning Point for Australia

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The release of Treasury’s draft digital asset legislation marks a defining moment for Australia’s digital economy. For too long, businesses and investors have operated in a grey zone – keen... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 26 September, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Despite a bounce on Friday US shares fell 0.3% over the last week as expectations for Fed rate cuts were wound back, but Eurozone shares... Read more continue reading

Treasury’s draft digital asset legislation – a pragmatic step forward for Australia’s crypto sector

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The release of Treasury’s draft digital asset legislation is a pragmatic step forward towards allowing Australia to become an innovator and powerhouse in the global crypto market, by providing greater... Read more continue reading

New speaker announced for FAAA Congress 2025 – early bird closing 30 September  

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Early bird pricing for this year’s Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress will finish on 30 September. The Congress, being held in Perth from 18 to 20 November, will have... Read more continue reading

ASIC urges ongoing customer focus following welcome improvements in hardship support

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Lenders must continue to focus on improving hardship support for customers in financial distress. Despite significant improvements following last year’s landmark review, ASIC has ongoing concerns about hardship practices. ASIC... Read more continue reading

Good governance is everything for retail investors: lessons from reporting season

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The FY25 reporting season has delivered a clear reminder for investors: strong governance and honest communication matter just as much as the numbers. Confidence in the market is holding up,... Read more continue reading

First Sentier Group announces appointment of new CEO

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First Sentier Group (the Group), the global asset management organisation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Harry Moore as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First Sentier Group, effective 1... Read more continue reading

Finalists announced for the 2025 FAAA Awards

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The FAAA has unveiled the finalists for the FAAA annual awards, with the winners set to be announced at this year’s Gala Dinner at the Perth Congress on 19 November... Read more continue reading

Class 2025 Annual Benchmark Report: SMSF establishments surge despite regulatory headwinds

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Leading cloud-based accounting and SMSF administration software provider Class has released its 2025 Annual Benchmark Report, highlighting record SMSF growth, increasing participation from younger generations, and the sector’s resilience despite... Read more continue reading