Fund managers rank Zenith as top research house: Peter Lee Associates Survey 

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A survey of 28 Australian equity fund managers conducted by independent research consultant Peter Lee Associates has ranked Zenith at number one with the highest ‘Research Relationship Strength Index’. The... Read more continue reading

Biggest upgrade to investment plans in 19 years

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Business investment Investment falls: New business investment (spending on buildings and equipment) fell by 0.5 per cent in the September quarter to be down 0.6 per cent over the year.... Read more continue reading

Firms must notify ASIC of their AFCA membership by end of November before late fees apply

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Financial firms who are members of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) must notify ASIC of their AFCA membership by today, Friday 30 November 2018. Licensees who fail to do... Read more continue reading

Royal commission moves into solution mode

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Proposed superannuation industry reforms from the Royal Commission are likely to cover four main themes including simplification of the law and of disclosure requirements, appropriate civil penalties for breeching best... Read more continue reading

Peter Corrigan Scholarship for Innovation and Leadership open for submissions

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The Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance (ANZIIF) and Finity Consulting are pleased to announce submissions are open for the 2019 Peter Corrigan Scholarship for Innovation and... Read more continue reading

TAL launches adviser-focused health insurance offering with nib

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has announced the launch of a TAL health insurance offering through its partnership with nib, one of Australia’s leading health insurers. Initially offered... Read more continue reading

Mutuals growth slows but profit up as margin squeeze abates

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2018 saw Australia’s mutual banks, building societies and credit unions (the ‘Mutuals’) continue to grow in an environment characterised by low interest rates, increased competition, a new wave of technological... Read more continue reading

ASIC puts spotlight on the rapidly growing buy now pay later industry

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ASIC has released its first review of the rapidly growing buy now pay later industry. The review of this diverse and evolving market has found that buy now pay later... Read more continue reading

EQT Holdings Ltd announces new Board Director

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EQT Holdings Limited (ASX: EQT) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new non-executive director Tim Hammon, effective 1 December 2018. EQT Chairman Jeff Kennett said: “Tim comes to... Read more continue reading

AXA IM partners with RIAA to assist financial advisers navigate responsible investing

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Nine in ten Australians expect their assets to be invested responsibly,1 creating an opportunity for financial advisers to implement responsible investment (RI) strategies on behalf of their clients, according to... Read more continue reading