MyState calls for action to promote banking competition  

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Speaking at yesterday’s MyState Limited annual general meeting MyState Chairman Miles Hampton and MyState Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Melos Sulicich called on the government to address four factors... Read more continue reading

The FMA and ASIC confirm trans-Tasman collaborative approach to fintech

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The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have re-affirmed their commitment to collaboration and cooperation on the expanding opportunities in fintech and innovation. The... Read more continue reading

Politicians monitored for sleep, steps as part of life insurance wellness programs

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The Financial Services Council, which represents most of Australia’s life insurers, has launched the inaugural Parliamentary Friends of Insurance Group alongside MLC Life Insurance and AIA Australia. At a launch... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital builds UAE presence with new office and senior appointment

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AMP Capital has opened a new representative office  in Dubai and appointed an Institutional Director, Sudhanshu Garg, who will be  responsible for introducing AMP Capital’s real assets capabilities to clients... Read more continue reading

PPM launches Global Growth Separately Managed Account (SMA)

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PPM launches Global Growth SMA as Adviser demand heats up for an experienced ‘active’ manager of Global equities. Private Portfolio Managers (PPM) has successfully offered Global equity growth Individually Managed... Read more continue reading

73% of Australians making a charitable donation

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You don’t have to be wealthy to be philanthropic. Many people give little or no money but rather volunteer their time and expertise in their local community or to a... Read more continue reading

FSC welcomes new ASIC Chairman

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The Financial Services Council (FSC) welcomes Mr James Shipton as the full-time Chairman to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The FSC recognises the important work ASIC carries out to... Read more continue reading

Euroz Limited partners with HUB24 to launch new white label platform for advisers

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Euroz Limited (ASX: EZL) has partnered with leading investment and superannuation platform provider HUB24 (ASX: HUB) to deliver Encore, a new white label platform for their private wealth clients. The... Read more continue reading

Vacancy rates steady in September for most cities

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Data released by SQM Research this week has revealed the national residential vacancy rate was 2.2% in September 2017, with the number of vacancies Australia-wide at 72,955 – a slight... Read more continue reading

IOOF to acquire ANZ’s OnePath Pensions and Investments business and Aligned Dealer Groups

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IOOF Holdings Limited (ASX: IFL; OTC: IOOFY) yesterday announced that it has entered into an agreement with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (“ANZ”) to acquire ANZ’s OnePath Pensions... Read more continue reading