BT Financial Group appoints general manager insurance

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BT Financial Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Houghton as General Manager, Insurance. “Sue is a highly regarded member of Australia’s insurance industry and we are delighted... Read more continue reading

AMP reports A$972 million net profit for FY 15

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AMP Limited (ASX: AMP; ADR: AMLYY) has reported a net profit of A$972 million for the full year to 31 December 2015[1], up 10 per cent on A$884 million for... Read more continue reading

AFA Makes Conference More Affordable

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has taken note of industry feedback that advisers are experiencing tighter cash flows as practices continue to adapt to the new regulatory landscape. Legislative... Read more continue reading

Licence now – or in 2019

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With less than a month until ASIC’s soft licensing deadline, only 276 limited licence applications have been submitted and only 31% of these have been granted. Some accountants are waiting... Read more continue reading

ASIC guidance to employers about super

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ASIC has updated its MoneySmart website to help employers select a default superannuation fund for employees. ‘Super is a complex area, not just for individuals but for employers as well... Read more continue reading

Omniwealth confirms senior accounting appointments

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Omniwealth has appointed Duncan Barber as Managing Partner of its Business Advisory team to bolster its holistic credentials: “We now have clients who come in for a whole day to review... Read more continue reading

Rubik appoints Emily Chen, head of product – wealth

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Financial services software company Rubik Financial (Rubik) has appointed Emily Chen to the newly created role of head of product – wealth, reporting to group executive – product David Flynn.... Read more continue reading

Making sense of market turmoil

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Markets are in turmoil. But why? “The answer depends on which way you want to look,” says George Lucas, managing director, Instreet Investment. “There is a raft of reasons being... Read more continue reading

FSC Statement on Turnbull Ministry changes

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The Financial Services Council congratulates the Hon Steven Ciobo on his Cabinet appointment as Australia’s second Trade and Investment Minister. Andrew Bragg, FSC director of policy said: “This portfolio will... Read more continue reading

The time to act is now to save retirement

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MLC releases new whitepaper and calls for a more informed debate on the future of our superannuation system Almost one-in-two Australians say they are living ‘pay-cheque to pay-cheque’ 48% of Australians... Read more continue reading