AFA 2019 Rising Star finalists announced 

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and OnePath have announced the six final contenders for the AFA’s 2019 Rising Star Award (the Award). Now in its 15th year, the Award... Read more continue reading

Insight Multi-Asset weekly update: Interest rate cuts overshadowed by ongoing US-China trade war

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Market and economic review This week’s economic data overshadowed by trade war concerns While the primary driver of risk assets last week has been the escalation in US-China trade tensions,... Read more continue reading

Justin Delaney to join Zurich as CEO, Life and Investments, Australia

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) announced yesterday the appointment of Justin Delaney as Chief Executive Officer, Life and Investments. Delaney, who will take up his appointment in December 2019, brings... Read more continue reading

Xplore Wealth appoints new Head of Distribution and Marketing 

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Xplore Wealth Ltd (Company) (ASX: XPL) announces the appointment of experienced industry executive Anne Hamieh as its new Head of Distribution and Marketing.  Ms Hamieh’s appointment rounds out a number... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen Standard Investments launches Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund

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Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has launched a new Emerging Market Local Currency Debt Fund for Australian investors. The AUD fund will build on ASI’s reputation as a leading provider of... Read more continue reading

OpenSparkz co-founder wins Fintech Leader of the Year Award

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Debra Taylor, the co-founder of OpenSparkz, the globally awarded loyalty enablement platform, said she was honoured to have been named Fintech Leader of the Year at the 2019 Women in... Read more continue reading

AMP Financial Planners Association to contest changes to AMP Buyer of Last Resort terms

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AMP Financial Planners Association (ampfpa) will be contesting changes announced last week by AMP to its Buyer of Last Resort (BOLR) terms. Ampfpa CEO, Neil Macdonald said, “AMP is contractually... Read more continue reading

Weekly market outlook – week ending 9 August, 2019

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw a roller coaster ride in share markets with sharp falls after China responded to Trump’s latest tariffs... Read more continue reading

AMP CEO remuneration update

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As outlined by the Chairman at the AGM in May, the AMP Board has confirmed it will adjust the remuneration package of Chief Executive Francesco De Ferrari to ensure he... Read more continue reading

AFA and TAL announce Female Excellence in Advice Award finalists

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have announced the finalists in the 2019 Female Excellence in Advice (FEIA) Award (the Award). The Award promotes positive change in the... Read more continue reading