AFA and Zurich announce Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year grand finalists

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and Zurich have announced the grand finalists in the prestigious 2016 AFA Adviser of the Year and Practice of the Year Awards (the Awards).... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees appointed RE to newly established MHOR venture

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Equity Trustees has been appointed responsible entity (RE) to MHOR Asset Management, a new fund manager with ambitions to grow and ultimately list in Australia. “We’re pleased to be selected... Read more continue reading

H2Ocean embraces OnMarket technology for IPO

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H2Ocean Ltd, a company which invests in a diversified global portfolio of early and growth stage financial technology (fintech) companies, says it is delighted to be extending the reach of... Read more continue reading

Charter Hall’s Direct Office Fund to grow to $1.2 billion with new equity raising

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Charter Hall Group (the Group) has announced its market leading unlisted Direct Office Fund (DOF) has launched a new round of equity raising with the ability to accept a further $250... Read more continue reading

Westpac refunds $9.2 million after failing to waive bank account fees for eligible customers

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Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) has refunded approximately $9.2 million to 161,414 customers after it failed to waive fees on Westpac and St. George branded savings and transaction accounts over six... Read more continue reading

AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award finalists announced

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have announced the finalists in the 2016 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award (the Award). AFA CEO, Brad Fox, said the ability... Read more continue reading

Staring into the Abyss: the death of financial advice?

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The language of the LICG, especially in its most recent member update, extols the virtues of fighting for the rights of the consumer, the “ill effects” of LIF of “evidence... Read more continue reading

OneVue appoints Angelia Tonkin as Head of Client Services

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OneVue’s rapid growth in Fund Services continues with a steady stream of contracted transitions and an increasing number of clients not only outsourcing their administration tasks to OneVue but also... Read more continue reading

Pitcher Partners Sydney and MBS Insurance announce joint venture to deliver expert insurance services

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Charlie Viola, Partner, Pitcher Partners Sydney has announced a joint venture partnership with leading risk specialist practice MBS Insurance that will provide comprehensive protection solutions and consulting services for clients... Read more continue reading