State Street Global Advisors rebrands as State Street Investment Management

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State Street Global Advisors, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced its new brand name: State Street Investment Management. The rebranding highlights the firm’s focus on... Read more continue reading

National property listings slide – new listings drop 9.1% in June 2025

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Key points Total property listings fell by 8.8% nationally in June. New residential property listings declined 9.1% over the month Older listings (180+ days) dropped 7.0% in June but remain... Read more continue reading

Escala Partners joins Focus Partners Australia, unveils new leadership team

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Escala Partners, a leading private wealth and investment advisory group in Australia, has announced that it has formally become a part of global financial services organisation Focus Financial Partners, joining... Read more continue reading

CPD: Tax and philanthropy

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Philanthropy offers a dual advantage: it supports charities, not-for-profits, and community groups while also providing tax benefits to the donor. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, examines the benefits... Read more continue reading

Viridian Financial Group welcomes strategic growth investment from TA Associates to expand leading diversified financial services business in Australia

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Viridian Financial Group (“Viridian” or “the Firm”), one of Australia’s leading diversified financial services businesses, has announced that TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm, has signed an... Read more continue reading

North launches innovative ‘Blend’ model portfolio offer in collaboration with BlackRock and LIS

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The latest Blend portfolios bring together BlackRock’s multi-asset investment expertise and global custom model portfolio technology with Lonsec Investment Solutions’ investment manager research and selection capabilities. North is the only... Read more continue reading

HLB Mann Judd strengthens leadership with new appointments

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The HLB Mann Judd Australasian Association has appointed several new partners and directors, including two external appointments, effective 1 July 2025. Ronnie Calligeros joins HLB Mann Judd Robina within the assurance... Read more continue reading

Advice start-up Pinnova Partners joins Akumin

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Business services partner, Akumin (formerly AMP Financial Services), has added Victorian financial advisory practice, Pinnova Partners, to its Charter Financial Planning network, signaling the group’s reinvigorated focus on recruitment and... Read more continue reading

Bombora Advice announces new Chairman and Managing Director appointments

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Bombora Advice has announced that in response to Kevin Martin, stepping down as Chair, founder and Managing Director Wayne Handley has been appointed Executive Chairman; and Niall McConville Managing Director. These changes will be effective July... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 27 June, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Middle East oil crisis averted so oil down but shares up to near record highs. While the past week started with uncertainty as to how... Read more continue reading