Link Group receives $1.2b takeover bid
Super fund administration service provider Link Group has received a $1.2 billion takeover bid from a subsidiary of Japanese giant, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
December 18, 2023
Zurich extends partnership with mental health charity Mr Perfect
Zurich Financial Services Australia has renewed its 12-month support for Australian mental health charity Mr Perfect.
December 18, 2023
Conflicts, regulation, pricing and staffing: Sustainability of the research industry
An industry dominated by three key players that are grappling with challenges in recruitment and retention, as well as conflicts in pricing, will have some competition on its hands in the next year, the Researcher Forum has heard.
December 15, 2023
High yield fixed income is a compelling case for investors: T. Rowe Price
High yield fixed income products offer steady performance and moderate volatility, according to T. Rowe Price fixed income portfolio specialist Joran Laird. It can enhance returns in defensive portfolios or provide lower volatility in growth portfolios.
December 15, 2023
ART CIO Ian Patrick joins FEAL board
The Fund Executives Association (FEAL) has appointed Australian Retirement Trust’s CIO Ian Patrick to its board of directors, replacing Hostplus’ recently departed group executive of member experience, Paul Watson.
December 15, 2023
Count picks up Insignia-licensed practice
Sydney-based advisory business Critique Private Clients has joined the Count network, switching from Insignia-owned Consultum Financial Advisers.
December 15, 2023
OpenInvest receives long-term funding
Melbourne-based investment platform OpenInvest has secured long-term financial support from the Tayside Group, the family office of the Smith family.
December 15, 2023
Two-thirds pass November adviser exam
Some 66 per cent of candidates have passed the 23rd adviser exam, which was held in November, according to an update from ASIC.
December 15, 2023
AustralianSuper brings death claims management in-house
AustralianSuper has changed its membership service model to internalise the death claims and complaints processes, while announcing that it’s signed a memorandum of understanding to negotiate an extension for Link Group to provide core administration services until at least 2028.
December 15, 2023
AMP updates self-licensed adviser service offering
AMP has updated its offering for self-licensed financial advisers, Jigsaw Advice Solutions, with the aim of helping improve service efficiency.
December 14, 2023
Govt releases draft legislation for adviser exam changes
The government has introduced draft legislation to modify the financial adviser exam by adding more multiple choice questions and opening up who can sit the exam.
December 14, 2023
