The increasing spread of Coronavirus – updated economic and investment market implications

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Key points While reported new coronavirus cases in China have slowed, the pickup in cases outside China has led to a renewed sharp fall in share markets and bond yields.... Read more continue reading

Small increases in super contributions has a significant impact on retirement peace of mind: Retirement Income Report

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest Retirement Income Report, an in-depth study of Australians’ attitudes towards retirement and post-retirement issues. The report, now in its tenth year,... Read more continue reading

TAL named workplace gender equality leader for sixth year, maintaining pay equity for all roles

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TAL, one of Australia’s leading life insurers, has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading promoters of workplace equality after being named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for... Read more continue reading

Industry’s brightest innovators look to the future at ANZIIF Insurtech Conference 2020

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The ANZIIF Insurtech Conference 2020 saw a full house of insurtechs, incubators and other  insurance professionals at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney. Since the event’s inception in 2017, Australasia’s largest Insurtech... Read more continue reading

East Coast petrol prices to hit $1.20-$1.30 a litre. Canberra, Darwin & Perth petrol prices fall.

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Weekly petrol prices Petrol prices: According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average price of unleaded petrol fell by 2.2 cents to 146.1 cents a litre last week.... Read more continue reading

Global Compact Network Australia calls for greater activism from CEOs

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The United Nations-affiliated Global Compact Network Australia has urged CEOs to become more outspoken on issues such as climate change, or risk reputational damage to their business and long-term decline... Read more continue reading

McGrathNicol Advisory announces appointment of Rob Arthur as Partner

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McGrathNicol Advisory has announced the appointment of Rob Arthur as the newest Partner in its Strategy & Business Improvement team. Mr Arthur’s appointment brings the total number of Partners in... Read more continue reading

Xero’s ‘Boss Insights 2020’ report maps out Australia’s small business landscape    

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Australia is a nation with an unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit, with one out of every six workers now a business owner, according to a new research report from global small business... Read more continue reading

Heritage Bank delivers solid half-year results

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Excellent growth in retail deposits was the highlight of a solid set of half-year financial results in a period that also saw an historic expansion of Heritage Bank’s branch network... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 21 February, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Global share markets mostly fell over the last week on ongoing concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, particularly after several US companies... Read more continue reading