FPA to launch Pro Bono Program with Cancer Council

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The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has announced that it will launch a pilot Pro Bono Financial Planning Referral Service with Cancer Council. The nationally structured referral program will... Read more continue reading

XTB appoints Chief Investment Officer

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Fixed income innovator XTB yesterday announced the appointment of Ian Martin as Chief Investment Officer. The newly created role reflects the ongoing evolution of the XTB business and growing demand for... Read more continue reading

Price is what you pay, value is what you get

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If financial advice can substantially improve your clients’ financial situation and build a more prosperous retirement, why aren’t more of us seeking advice? Many baulk at the cost. But if... Read more continue reading

ASIC releases instrument setting the commission caps and clawback amounts as part of the life insurance advice reforms

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ASIC has made ASIC Corporations (Life Insurance Commissions) Instrument 2017/510 (Life Insurance Commissions Instrument), as part of the life insurance reform package which was announced by the Government on 6... Read more continue reading

Tyro Appointments Director of Engineering to take growth to new level

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Tyro have announced the appointment of Dr Dave Coombes as its new Director of Engineering. Dr Coombes will join Tyro’s executive management team in July, leading almost 200 product and... Read more continue reading

Pengana updates the investment strategies of Hunter Hall funds to deliver better outcomes for investors

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Pengana Capital Group Limited (ASX: PCG) yesterday announced updates to the Hunter Hall funds international equities funds. These changes will substantially improve the management of the portfolios, providing significant benefits to... Read more continue reading

Anti-themes important to avoid permanent loss of capital

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While investors tend to look to the themes and trends driving investment opportunities, it is also useful to recognise the ‘anti-themes’ influencing markets, says Chris Bedingfield, Portfolio Manager at Quay... Read more continue reading

Deadline looms for SMSFs wanting to take advantage of higher caps

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SMSF trustees looking to take advantage of the higher contribution caps for concessional and non-concessional contributions that end on 30 June 2017 need to ensure any additional money is in... Read more continue reading

ANZ Wealth introduces SMAs to its Grow Wrap investment platform

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ANZ Wealth has announced the introduction of Separately Managed Accounts as part of its Grow Wrap investment platform, providing greater flexibility for investors Under the move, ANZ Wealth will introduce 13... Read more continue reading

InvestmentLink expands leadership team, targets wealth management education

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InvestmentLink, Australia’s largest financial data source, is pleased to announce the appointment of Owen Joyce as the company looks to further develop solutions to assist financial planners, accountants, bookkeepers and... Read more continue reading