AMP appoints Alex Wade to its Group Leadership Team

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AMP Limited has announced the appointment of Alex Wade to its Group Leadership Team as Group Executive, Advice, effective 7 January 2019. Mr Wade will report to AMP Chief Executive... Read more continue reading

The big issues of 2019

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For the past 17 years we have produced “The Big Issues” report – a report that has sought to highlight the issues that are expected to influence the economy over the forthcoming... Read more continue reading

Stop making sense: the state of volatility in markets

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Summary Volatility is back in a big way in 2018. A large increase in the VIX is showing an annual level not witnessed since 2007. The sell-off that started in... Read more continue reading

National Conference to throw spotlight on Royal Commission

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The findings and recommendations of the Financial Services Royal Commission will go under the microscope at the SMSF Association 2019 National Conference being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre... Read more continue reading

Confident Australian investors take a pragmatic approach to volatility: Legg Mason Global Investment Survey 2018

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Australian investors are more confident about the outlook for investment markets over the year ahead than their counterparts overseas, and a significant number see volatility as an opportunity, the latest... Read more continue reading

Insight Investment comments on World Bank Group’s new set of climate targets for 2021-2025

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The World Bank Group has announced a new set of climate targets for 2021-2025, doubling its current 5-year investments to around $200 billion in support for countries to take ambitious climate... Read more continue reading

Honan ends a successful year with new key appointments and senior roles in readiness for growth opportunities

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2018 will end as another strong year of business growth and success for Honan Insurance Group (Honan) and recent new appointments and roles within the group will position the organisation... Read more continue reading

Loomis Sayles Global Equity Fund awarded Zenith ‘Recommended’ rating in its inaugural review

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The recently launched Loomis Sayles Global Equity Fund has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Zenith. The Fund was opened to Australian retail investors on 1 November and is being distributed in Australia... Read more continue reading

Zurich appoints Head of Bancassurance & Direct 

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kieran Forde to the newly created executive role of Head of Bancassurance & Direct within its Life and... Read more continue reading

Francesco De Ferrari commences as AMP Chief Executive Officer

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AMP Limited has announced Francesco De Ferrari has commenced his role as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Mr De Ferrari succeeds Mike Wilkins, who has served as interim CEO... Read more continue reading