Midwinter bolsters team

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With a number of digital transformation projects underway, Australian based financial advice technology provider Midwinter Financial Services has announced several appointments to support its current team. First of these hires... Read more continue reading

Two top superannuation funds announce joint venture

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Two of Australia’s best-performing superannuation funds are preparing a ground-breaking Joint Venture that will be a significant move towards consolidation in the industry. The trustees of Equip Super and Catholic... Read more continue reading

Integrity Life adds to product quality credentials with IRESS ratings

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Integrity Life continues to cement its position as a leader in product innovation and quality, announcing that it is now rated by and accessible to Advisers through IRESS. In this... Read more continue reading

Business growth fuels demand for new account director, head of content

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Financial services communications specialist, Pritchitt Partners, has appointed Judith Buchan to the newly created role of account director, head of content. Ms Buchan will be based in Perth. The appointment reflects the... Read more continue reading

Election fever boosts Canberra property? Manufacturing activity hits 8-month high

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Home prices; Manufacturing Home prices: The CoreLogic Home Value Index of national home prices fell by 0.49 per cent in April – the smallest decline since September – to be... Read more continue reading

CountPlus makes strategic investment in bundles chartered accountants and financial planners

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CountPlus Limited (ASX: CUP) has announced its acquisition of a 40% interest in Rundles Prime Pty Ltd and a 20% interest in Rundles Financial Planning Pty Ltd. The acquisition extends... Read more continue reading

Property Funds Association appoints Charter Hall’s Steven Bennett President of the National Executive Committee

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The Property Funds Association of Australia (PFA) is the peak industry body representing the Australian unlisted direct property funds sector which manages approximately $125 billion in funds under management. The Executive Committee of... Read more continue reading

SuperFriend responds to the Government’s Productivity Commission inquiry into mental health

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SuperFriend, the workplace mental health and wellbeing partner for the superannuation and insurance industry, has responded on behalf of its Partners to the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into mental health. The inquiry... Read more continue reading

Two SMSF specialists join SMSF Association Board

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The SMSF Association has appointed two long-standing specialist members to its Board from 1 June. They are Tracey Scotchbrook, Vice Chair of the West Australian Local Community, and Michael Houlihan,... Read more continue reading

Property funds must act fast as unpopular compliance demands pass into law

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Unlisted property funds need to start considering measures to comply with the government’s recent introduction of product design and distribution obligations, according to Property Funds Association, which also says the... Read more continue reading