bfinance appoints consulting industry veteran Donn Cox as head of North America

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bfinance, the independent investment consultancy, today announces the appointment of Donn Cox as its first Head of North America.  Cox—an industry veteran best known for founding LP Capital Advisors and his... Read more continue reading

Share market wobbles – what are the negatives and positives?

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Key points Rich valuations, AI bubble worries and uncertainty about central bank rate cuts are the main negatives for shares at present and could see recent falls extend further. Against... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association called for immediate CSLR overhaul following release of FY27 initial levy estimate

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The SMSF Association says the newly released FY27 Initial Levy Estimate of $137.5 million confirms the pressing need for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to undergo substantial reform,... Read more continue reading

Simplified retirement advice a must to overcome behavioural biases

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Reframing retirement advice and simplifying frameworks is key to addressing behavioural biases in retirement, increasing engagement, and improving retirement outcomes for every Australian, according to a whitepaper by Industry Fund... Read more continue reading

Private markets investors need to be aware of inherent liquidity challenges

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Investors are increasingly exploring private markets as traditional portfolios battle geopolitical and macroeconomic risks, according to Dugald Higgins, head of responsible investment and real assets at Zenith. In a recent... Read more continue reading

Arianne M. Collette joins DTCC as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Equities

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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, announced that Arianne M. Collette has joined the firm as Managing Director... Read more continue reading

Future2 Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Recipients

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The Future2 Foundation has revealed the recipients of its 2025 Grant Program, with more than $177,000 distributed to 12 community programs nationwide that seek to improve financial wellbeing and build stronger... Read more continue reading

AMP bolsters North team with Director for Platforms Growth and Wealth Distribution

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AMP has established a new role of Director for Growth and Distribution for its North platforms business, appointing experienced financial services executive Kristine Goodwin (nee: Brooks) to the role. The... Read more continue reading

Franklin Lexington Private Equity Secondaries Fund receives second ‘Recommended’ rating

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Franklin Templeton Australia[1] is pleased to announce that the Franklin Lexington Private Equity Secondaries Fund has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Lonsec. Lonsec cited the manager’s “extensive track record... Read more continue reading

Westpac extends regional branch moratorium, announces regional Community Banking Service pilot

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Westpac has announced it will extend its moratorium on regional branch closures and pilot a new way to deliver banking services to regional communities through a new Community Banking Service.... Read more continue reading