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Capstone appoints former licensee head to new role

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
Capstone Financial Planning has appointed its executive manager growth and development. Commencing his role on July 1, Marcus O'Sullivan will be responsible for licensee growth, practice developments, and licensing and education activities. O'Sullivan ...

Private credit market has lenders sweating

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... a "critical gap" in the market, and that there's potential for "heavy-handed oversight" which might stifle the sector's growth. "While concern is elevating around the lack of compliance and regulation in the non-bank lending space, we do deal with many ...

Australian Ethical names head of equities

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... ending 31 December 2024, reporting its net profit after tax increased to $9.3 million, delivered by the success of its growth strategy.

Syfe plots major Australian expansion

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... strategic local hires, and scale our offering to deliver real impact for everyday investors." He added that Australia is a core growth market for Syfe. "This is a long-term play, and we are here to build," he said. "Our mission is to empower more Australians ...

Islamic finance industry association established

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... said the association wants to advocate for the Islamic finance industry and prevent regulatory developments hindering its growth. "We will work closely with government and regulators to represent our members while prioritising both industry standards ...

Stakeholders ask ASIC for tougher private markets regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2025
... markets. Many stakeholders called for increased supervision of the local private credit market "due to its opacity, rapid growth, and untested status in a downturn." "The increasing exposure of retail investors to private credit markets was also called ...

Global stock markets rally, but Trump's next post could flip the script

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
... administration's action around tariffs. "... as far as markets are concerned, a sharp increase in tariffs - it's not good for growth, it's not good for inflation, and it's not good for company earnings," he said. But, he said, the news ...

Minimum wage to rise 3.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2025
... of wage increase we have determined is sustainable. The labour market remains strong overall, with continuing employment growth, low unemployment and historically high rates of participation in the workforce. Reductions in interest rates are likely to ...

Superhero plans 'mass affluent' wealth play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
... director, strategic programs. He previously worked at ING for close to eight years, including as head of super and head of growth and development - wealth. Following the most recent raise, Superhero is now valued at $150 million.

Dai-ichi Life acquires 15% of M&G

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025
... will ensure a strong alignment of values. "Consistent with M&G's strategy to deliver asset management and international growth, the strategic partnership with Dai-ichi Life HD will accelerate M&G's expansion in European private markets, while opening ...