PPS Mutual improves cover, provides guidance on possible income tax treatment of premiums

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Specialist insurance company PPS Mutual has updated definitions and expanded the range of benefits available in its Professionals Choice product range in order to better meet the needs of its... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 21 September, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw “risk on” with the latest escalation in the US/China trade conflict being less than feared and reports... Read more continue reading

Financial planning needs more women, says FPA

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is playing its part in attracting more women to the financial planning profession by fostering community, innovation and leadership amongst financial planners at... Read more continue reading

Executive team buys out Wingate Group shareholding, launches Talaria

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The executive team of boutique asset management firm Wingate Asset Management has taken the majority shareholding in the business, acquiring the majority of the equity stake from Wingate Group. The... Read more continue reading

ASIC reports on climate risk disclosure by Australia’s listed companies

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An ASIC report on climate risk disclosure by Australia’s listed companies has found more can be done to improve consistency in disclosure practices across listed companies, with very limited climate risk... Read more continue reading

Financial firms must join AFCA now

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ASIC warns all Australian financial services licensees, Australian credit licensees, authorised credit representatives and superannuation trustees that they must join the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) now if they have... Read more continue reading

FPA appoints Ken Whitton CFP® to strengthen Professional Practice program

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Whitton CFP® to the newly created role of Professional Practice Manager – established to focus... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management Establishes Corporate Sustainability Department

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Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (“Nikko AM”) has announces the establishment of its Corporate Sustainability Department, bolstering its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments both in the way in which... Read more continue reading

Stephen O’Brien appointed to Nanuk Asset Management

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Industry veteran, Stephen O’Brien, has joined Nanuk Asset Management as Head of Institutional Sales. Mr O’Brien has had a long career in the institutional asset management market. “Nanuk is delighted to access... Read more continue reading

Powerwrap appoints Head of Operations

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Powerwrap Limited has announced the appointment of Andrew Hartnett as its new Head of Operations, effective immediately. Andrew brings extensive experience in financial services and was formerly with Bell Potter... Read more continue reading