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Remote exams offered to Melbourne advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2020
... to January or complete a later sitting. The Geelong exam location will continue to be offered to advisers in regional Victoria. "This measure is being taken in light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation in Victoria and in the interests of all ...

Australian Ethical executive departs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2020
... internal hire and the other from BlackRock. Jeannie Bredberg was named as senior manager - adviser relationships for Victoria, while Russell Menzies will take on the role of manager - adviser relationships for Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia ...

Man arrested over investment scam

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2020
... over a suspected investment scam. The 42-year-old Melbourne man was arrested following a joint investigation by ASIC and Victoria Police E-Crime Squad which found more than 40 false business names registered to form part of an alleged scam between May ...

Chief economist update: Budget me this Batman

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2020
... down to a reading of 46.7 in September from 49.3 in the previous month as renewed coronavirus-induced restrictions in Victoria resulted in a slowdown of orders and reduction in new orders. Likewise, the services industry index dropped to 36.2 from 42.5 ...

CountPlus adds to board, acquires member firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
CountPlus has named a new member of its board and acquired a new practice to add to its growing network. Carolyn Colley has been appointed as director, adding another seat to her directorships at the ASX, IOOF and employee benefits firm Smartgroup Corporation. ...

Aussies want to invest super in property: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
Around half of Australians think property is the most secure and profitable long-term investment, compared with shares, gold, cash and fixed interest, according to new research. The survey found that 41% of Australians would invest their superannuation ...

AAA rating holds on by a thread

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
... deterioration of public finances. "Fitch's latest GDP growth forecast of -3.6% reflects the resurgence of the virus in Victoria that has resulted in heightened social distancing measures in the state, but this is still less severe than the -5% we forecast ...

Frydenberg bets on infrastructure for recovery

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... Singleton Bypass and Bolivia Hill upgrade, and an additional $491 million for the Coffs Harbour Bypass; $1.1 billion for Victoria, including $528 million for upgrades to the Shepparton and Warrnambool rail lines; $1.3 billion for Queensland, including ...

VFMC chief joins ING board

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020
The Victorian-government-owned fund manager's chief has joined the board of ING. Lisa Gray was appointed a non-executive director on ING Australia's board on September 21. She has 30 years of experience with senior executive roles at NAB, MLC, Plum ...

Chief economist update: Morrison manufactures Australia's future

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020
... deepening from 49.3 in the previous month as " 'Stage four' activity restrictions in response to COVID-19 in Victoria resulted in slower orders and new inquiries for manufacturers nationwide in September". Due to developments mentioned above ...