Unemployment: The young and the restless

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Labour force Employment rose for the 11th straight month, up by just 500 jobs in June after a revised 45,300 increase in jobs in May (previously reported as a 42,300... Read more continue reading

Perpetual and Stanford partnership brings philanthropic powerhouse to Australia

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Perpetual Limited in Australia will host one of the most well-regarded philanthropic experts as part of a renewed partnership with the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS).... Read more continue reading

Franklin Templeton appoints Retail Key Account Manager

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Franklin Templeton Australia has announced the appointment of Paul Ramsay to the position of Retail Key Account Manager, effective 16 July 2019. Based in Franklin Templeton’s Melbourne office, Mr. Ramsay... Read more continue reading

Dividend seeking retirees should not ignore fundamentals

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DNR Capital, a leading Australian equities investment manager says retirees who stood to lose up to 30% of their income under Labor’s franking policy should revisit their investment strategies, particularly in... Read more continue reading

New online matching service helps find your perfect money and life CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® partner

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has launched a new ‘Match My Planner’ online matching service to help Australians find a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (or CFP®) professional to meet... Read more continue reading

Super’s trillion dollar decade, but members must be wary of risks

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Super funds have had a convincing finish to what was a bumpy 2019 financial year, with an improvement in sentiment and a rallying share market in June helping funds over... Read more continue reading

Russell Investments launches ‘next generation’ Managed Accounts, offering dynamic management at cost-effective price

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Global asset manager Russell Investments has launched a ‘next generation’ suite of multi-asset, managed accounts. This offering is a direct response to growing adviser and investor preference for more transparent,... Read more continue reading

Peak Re named “Asian Reinsurer of the Year” fourth time in a row

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Peak Re named “Asian Reinsurer of the Year” fourth time in a row Hong Kong, 17 July 2019 – Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”), a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer,... Read more continue reading

Sale of 50% interest in McGregor Wealth Management

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Xplore Wealth Limited (ASX: XPL) has announced the sale of its 50% equity holding in the highly successful, Queensland-based financial planning practice McGregor Wealth Management. Xplore Wealth has signed a... Read more continue reading

National vacancy rates increased marginally in June

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Data released by SQM Research has revealed the national residential rental vacancy rate increased in June 2019 to 2.3%, an increase from 2.2% in May.  The total number of vacancies... Read more continue reading