TAL and Suncorp finalise binding legal agreement for the acquisition of Suncorp’s Australian life insurance business

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TAL Dai-ichi Life Australia Pty Limited (TAL), a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has announced that the agreement for TAL to acquire Suncorp’s Australian life insurance business is now binding, subject to... Read more continue reading

One in two employees want financial wellbeing assistance from employers

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One in two (58 percent) employees state they want their employers to provide financial wellbeing tools, but only 14 percent of employers currently provide them, according to Map My Plan,... Read more continue reading

Integrity Life continues expansion with Board appointment and two senior hires

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Integrity Life (Integrity) has announced the appointment of Heinrich Eder to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Chairman Eric Dodd said: “Heinrich’s extensive leadership and sector experience ideally complements... Read more continue reading

AFA Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year Finalists Announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich have announced the finalists for the AFA Adviser of the Year Award and the AFA Practice of the Year Award for 2018.... Read more continue reading

Tribeca launches IPO for Long Short Global Natural Resources LIC, Raising $250M

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Australian boutique fund manager Tribeca Investment Partners (Tribeca) has opened its initial public offer (“IPO”) for a new listed investment company, Tribeca Global Natural Resources Ltd (the “Company” or “LIC”).... Read more continue reading

Sam Zervides elected IPA Victorian President – committed to making a difference in a challenging future 

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The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) is a great member organisation according to recently elected IPA, Victorian president and Australian Wealth Solutions (AWS) principal, Sam Zervides. “I am looking forward... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 31 August, 2018

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The past week saw most share markets rise helped by US shares pushing further into record territory, but gains were capped... Read more continue reading

Australian retirees lead the world when it comes to savings risks

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Despite the nation having one of the highest savings rates in the world thanks to its compulsory superannuation system, a closer look at Australian retirement funds revealed they contained on... Read more continue reading

Nikko Asset Management Australia and ARK Investment Management launch global disruptive innovation fund

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Nikko Asset Management Australia Limited (“Nikko AM Australia”) and US-based ARK Investment Management LLC (“ARK”) have announced the launch of the Nikko AM ARK Global Disruptive Innovation Fund (“Fund”), a... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital expands infrastructure equity team with senior appointment

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AMP Capital has announced a senior appointment to its Community Infrastructure team as it continues to grow its infrastructure equity business. Daniel Pilbrow has joined AMP Capital as an Associate... Read more continue reading