Suncorp stands with small business customers

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Suncorp Bank, along with other Australian banks, has committed to an industry wide relief package to support small business customers experiencing financial difficulties as a result of COVID-19. The package,... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia appoints Ben Walsh as Chief Life Insurance Officer

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AIA Australia has announced the appointment of senior industry executive, Ben Walsh in the newly created role of Chief Life Insurance Officer, effective 1 June 2020. In the new role,... Read more continue reading

MyState group moves to protect customers and employees

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MyState Limited, the banking and wealth management group, has advised that it has taken action to protect customers and employees in light of the coronavirus situation. Managing Director and CEO,... Read more continue reading

Guidelines for meeting upcoming AGM and financial reporting requirements

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Annual General Meetings Coronavirus (COVID-19) may temporarily impact on companies’ ability to hold an annual general meeting (AGM). This issue is most immediately relevant for listed and unlisted public companies... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 20 March, 2020

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets remained under intense pressure over the last week as the number of new coronavirus cases continued to surge, economic... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital promotes key investment professionals within the Infrastructure Debt team

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AMP Capital has announced the promotion of four senior investment management professionals in our global infrastructure debt business. Over several years, these individuals have made a significant contribution to the... Read more continue reading

Synchron launches virtual catch ups for advisers during COVID-19 emergency

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Synchron has launched a weekly virtual catch up series to help its advisers adapt to a new way of conducting business during the Coronavirus emergency and to help them overcome... Read more continue reading

Whatever it takes

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This is a ‘whatever it takes’ moment for Australia and, indeed, the rest of the world. Former RBA Governor Glenn Stevens’ had a dictum: “first do no wrong”. In the... Read more continue reading

Guidance on CPD compliance arising from COVID-19 business disruption

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FASEA recognises the challenges presented by COVID-19. Importantly FASEA understands that delivery of face to face CPD offerings may be difficult. FASEA encourages Licensees to take a supportive approach to... Read more continue reading

RBA – Ready to walk the talk

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Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe released a statement on 16 March outlining the RBA’s intention to purchase Australian Government Bonds in the secondary market. The statement went... Read more continue reading