Media Releases

PIS aids China earthquake appeal
PROFESIONAL Investment Services has stepped in to offer its support to victims of the Sichuan earthquake.

PIS commit further staff to international expansion
PROFESSIONAL Investment Services has appointed Denis Celata to the key General Manager International role.

PIS questions Bank lending practices
AUSTRALIA’S big banks are squeezing clients from both ends of the home loan spectrum according to managing director of one of Australia’s largest diversified finance groups

Software group gives PIS a risk management edge
PROFESSIONAL Investment Services advisers are set to reap the benefits of the group’s international reach with the company set to introduce new software developed by a New Zealand joint venture.

PIS's South Island Expansion Plans
PROFESSIONAL Investment Services New Zealand is set for further expansion after appointing a business development manager for the South Island.

PIS Malaysian operation on expansion trail
PROFESSIONAL Investment Services Malaysian subsidiary Standard Financial Planner (SFP) is set to expand rapidly after being granted a Corporate Unit Trust Agent (CUTA) licence.

AAP dealer groups see growth ahead
AUSTRALIA'S largest independent dealer group is set to double its penetration in the boutique dealer market, with plans to set up a duplicated operation of its successful dealer service business, Associated Advisory Practices (AAP).

PIS to Aggregate top Practices
As part of the next stage in its evolution, Professional Investment Services has announced it is
establishing a new business which will aggregate some of its top financial planning and accounting
practices.

Ageing population a finance hotspot
AUSTRALIA'S ageing population was the biggest challenge the country would face over the coming years according to Shadow Minister for Small Business Steve Ciobo.

Singapore advisors get good oil on Gold Coast
A focus on compliance and the effects of the US sub-prime crisis is set to drive Singapore financial advisory group Professional Investment Advisory Services (PIAS) annual conference agenda.

ATO ruling warrants a look
AUSTRALIA'S largest financial advisory group Professional Investment Services has cautioned the trustees of self managed superannuation funds not to rush into borrowing to purchase investments without having a clear understanding on the recent legislative changes.

PIS backs BIG dreams
AUSTRALIA'S largest financial advisory group Professional Investment Services has thrown its weight behind a group of university students eager to take over the investment world.

PIS support PM Push into China
AUSTRALIA'S largest financial advisory group is set to grow its Chinese operations ahead of a governmental agreement that could open up China's financial services to Australian companies.

Survey shows PIS insuring Australia's future
DIVERSIFIED financial services group Professional Investment Services has ranked top of the ladder of new insurance sales compiled by respected international financial consulting group NMG Financial Services Consulting (NMG).

PIS pumps up for big year ahead
PROFESSIONAL Investment Services chief executive officer Robbie Bennetts has thanked delegates to the company's recent Las Vegas conference, saying it was the most successful the company has held.

A wholesale win for Australian Loan Company
Australian Loan Company (ALCo) has capped off a great 2007 year after walking away with a Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) 'Excellence' award. ALCo was entered in the Wholesale Aggregator/Originator of the Year category and was announced as the winner last Friday night in Melbourne - February 29

The Titans and PIS give back to the community
Australia's largest financial advisory group, Professional Investment Services (PIS), has re-signed to sponsor the Gold Coast Titans for a second year.

Australian Loan Company wins MFAA Excellence award
Melbourne, 29th February 2008 - The Australian Loan Company has won the MFAA Excellence Award 2008 for Wholesale Aggregator / Originator of the Year.

PIS NZ springboards into 2008 on the back of basics
PROFESSIONAL Investment Services New Zealand will roll out plans to leverage off its alliances with accounting practices to further build its income streams in 2008.

PIS to woo Downs accountants
AUSTRALIA'S largest financial advisory group is set target Darling Downs accountants in a move to build its referral base in the region.

Professional Investment Advisory Services appoints CEO
Ian Frost has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Professional Investment Advisory Services (PIAS), the Singapore subsidiary of Australian-headquartered Professional Investment Services (PIS), following the approval of his appointment by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

PIS Canada charged up for growth
AUSTRALIA'S largest financial advisory group Professional Investment Services Canadian offshoot is set for a growth spurt.

PIS gets back to basics
AUSTRALIA'S largest financial advisory group Professional Investment Services is set to leverage off its alliances with accounting practices to further build its income streams.

PIS to launch intern program
PROFESSIONAL Investment Services has launched a training program to attract Australia's best and brightest university graduates. The program is part of Group�s focus to ensure its future success in an industry it currently leads by number of advisers and practices.

New strategy needed on underinsurance
Australia's top financial adviser has warned that Australia's chronic under-insurance epidemic will only be solved by an influx of specialist risk advisers.