Perth’s Stewart Symonds & Partners adds to the Fitzpatricks Private Wealth national footprint and its collective growth

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Fitzpatricks Private Wealth announces the addition of premium financial advice firm, Perth-based Stewart Symonds & Partners as its latest financial advice practice partnership. One of 7 new practices with a... Read more continue reading

A recent study has upheld the Australian equity market’s record for cleanliness

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A recent review by ASIC found Australian equity markets continue to operate with a high degree of integrity. Report 623 Review of Australian equity market cleanliness: 1 November 2015 to 31... Read more continue reading

WealthO2 creates national BDM role to meet adviser demand

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WealthO2 has appointed Phil Anderson to the newly created role of national business development manager to meet growing demand for a low cost, unconflicted, adviser platform alternative. Anderson joins the Sydney-based... Read more continue reading

Update from FASEA on the Financial Adviser Examination

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FASEA has been working with ACER to ensure the exam registration process is streamlined, accessible and effective and exam sitting opportunities are optimised. Marking and results of June exam Results... Read more continue reading

2019 FPA Award nominations are open to acknowledge excellence

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is calling for nominations to the 2019 FPA Awards, an annual program recognising excellence by FPA members in financial planning and notable contributions... Read more continue reading

Australian shares hit record highs – is the decade long underperformance versus global shares over?

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Key points The long time taken for Australian shares to regain their 2007 high and their underperformance compared to global shares this decade reflects a combination of payback after their... Read more continue reading

SG increase to benefit lower, middle income earners

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While the Federal Government’s proposed increase in the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) could result in some workers taking home less pay, the incremental increase is likely to benefit lower and middle-income... Read more continue reading

Demand propels growth for UniSuper Advice

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UniSuper, the $80 billion superannuation fund for the higher education and research sector, continues to see significant demand for its specialist advice services, with funds under advice (FUA) reaching a... Read more continue reading

SuperFriend strengthens Executive Leadership Team

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SuperFriend, the workplace wellbeing partner of the superannuation and insurance industry, has announced several appointments to newly created roles across its Executive Leadership Team, as part of its wider expansion... Read more continue reading

Insight Multi-Asset Weekly Update – all eyes on the Federal Reserve meeting Wednesday with a cut widely expected

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Market and economic review A positive week for risk assets, with US corporate earnings being well received by the market Global equities ended last week in positive territory on the... Read more continue reading