Diverger shareholders approve Count acquisition
Diverger shareholders have voted to approve the 100 per cent acquisition of Count which was announced last year.
January 23, 2024
Australians happy to use super to pay for advice: CFS research
Research from Colonial First State has found 93 per cent of Australians believe people need financial advice and almost two in three are interested in using the funds in their super to pay for that advice.
January 23, 2024
Collective punishment and lessons from the PwC scandal a year on
Exactly a year ago today, the professional services world was shocked by scandal when it was found former PwC partner Peter Collins disclosed confidential information as a government tax adviser. Tom Ravlic writes the incident is a reminder about making reactive policy decisions and the collateral damage that can cause.
January 22, 2024
Retirement confidence decoupled from returns, but access to capital is key
Retirement confidence in Australia has declined over the past 12 months despite stronger investment markets, according to research from SSGA. The report argues in an environment of high inflation and rising costs of living, the retirement income option that appeals to most people is one that allows flexible access to capital early on and stable income later.
January 22, 2024
AMP Super appoints TAL as default insurance provider
AMP has appointed TAL as its default and retail insurance provider for AMP superannuation fund members, including its SignatureSuper offer.
January 22, 2024
TAL appoints chief claims officer
TAL has appointed Georgina Croft as its chief claims officer and to the executive team, replacing Jenny Oliver who was named TAL chief executive, group life and retirement in October 2023.
January 22, 2024
ASIC’s Kirkland says rate of adviser registrations ‘encouraging’
Extending the adviser registration deadline to 16 February should give the profession ample time to fulfill the obligation, and there will be no further extensions. Newly installed ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland says advisers should remember where the requirement for registration came from and that ultimately it is positive for the profession.
January 19, 2024
MSC acquires Certane Corporate Trust
Corporate trustee and fund administration platform MSC Group has acquired Certane Corporate Trust, formerly trading as AET Corporate Trust and part of Australian Executor Trustees.
January 19, 2024
ASIC grants registration deadline extension
ASIC will extend the deadline for its new adviser registration requirement, a day after the Financial Advice Association noted almost 6000 have been yet to complete it.
January 18, 2024
