Rising global bond yields: The test for risk assets

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Global bond markets have sold off sharply in recent weeks, pushing long-end yields to multi-decade highs across major markets. U.S. 30-year yields hit their highest level since 2007, 30-year JGBs... Read more continue reading

Project Acacia: The RBA has answered the technology question. Now comes the hard part.

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The RBA and DFCRC released the findings of Project Acacia yesterday, and for anyone working in or around Australia’s wholesale financial markets, it warrants a close read. The headline finding... Read more continue reading

ASIC calls for urgent cyber uplift as AI accelerates cyber threats

ASIC is calling on all licensees and market participants to urgently strengthen their cyber resilience measures, as frontier artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies the global cyber risk environment. While cyber risk... Read more continue reading

Ausbil launches the Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund (ASX: ASUS) as an Active ETF

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Ausbil Investment Management Limited (Ausbil) has announced the launch of the Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund (Fund) as an exchange‑traded fund (ETF), expanding investor access to Ausbil’s established sustainable investment... Read more continue reading

FAAA welcomes shadow minister Kevin Hogan and thanks Pat Conaghan 

The FAAA congratulates Hon Kevin Hogan MP, the Federal member for Page in Northern NSW, on his appointment as shadow assistant treasurer and minister for financial services. Sarah Abood, CEO of the FAAA, says Mr Hogan’s professional background in financial... Read more continue reading

Infocus appoints Head of Professional Standards to reinforce adviser support and client outcomes

Integrated Financial Advice and Wealth Platform, Infocus, has appointed Phil Creswell as Head of Professional Standards, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to high-calibre advice, sound governance and sustainable, long-term growth across... Read more continue reading

Researchers unite with TAL and Workcom to strengthen support for Australians navigating mental health recovery

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The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC), University of Sydney, TAL and Workcom have collaborated to improve the experience and recovery outcomes of Australians making income protection claims for a mental health condition. Led by... Read more continue reading

Bombora Advice connection pivotal for Wealth Architects client & strategic growth goals  

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Wealth Architects Head of Strategic Partnerships Leigh Quade has confirmed the successful transition of Wealth Architects to the Bombora Advice AFSL. Commenting further, Leigh Quade said the benefits of operating under the Bombora AFSL... Read more continue reading

Emerging markets set to outperform in 2026

Emerging markets remain well positioned for continued outperformance in 2026, supported by attractive valuations, a weaker US dollar and easing monetary policy in the region, according to Eastspring Investments’ portfolio... Read more continue reading

Appointment of Kate Vidgen as an Independent Non-Executive Director

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Macquarie Technology Group Limited (ASX: MAQ) is pleased to announce that Kate Vidgen will join the Company’s board as an Independent Non-executive Director following the release of the Company’s FY26... Read more continue reading