Challenge identifies Australia’s best financial planning students
Three Deakin University students have won the 2023 AMP University Challenge. The competition put participants through a series of tests, including a mock interview with an unexpected twist. It proved challenging, but the students embraced the opportunity to test their skills beyond academia.
October 25, 2023
Minchin Moore appoints former Morningstar MD
Independent private wealth firm Minchin Moore has appointed former Morningstar Australia and New Zealand managing director Jamie Wickham to its team.
October 25, 2023
Betashares launches new investing platform
ETF manager Betashares has launched Betashares Direct, a platform with zero brokerage fees for self-directed retail investors looking to invest in any ETF on the ASX.
October 25, 2023
Fidelity launches global long-short fund in Australia
Fidelity International has launched the Fidelity Global Long Short Fund in Australia.
October 25, 2023
The advice entrepreneurs harnessing technology to serve more clients
A growing number of financial advisers are deviating from the traditional path of back-to-back client meetings and instead harnessing technology to serve clients and to make advice more affordable and accessible.
October 24, 2023
Fintech’s talent raid on Vanguard, Hub24 shows its wealth platform goals
Share-trading fintech Superhero has hired three senior executives from across the wealth management industry, recruiting talent from big-name rivals. The raid sends a message that it is serious about transforming from a discount broker to Millennial and Gen Z investors into a player in the $3.3 trillion superannuation system.
October 24, 2023
Federal Court finds Diversa did not breach law
The Federal Court has found that Diversa Trustees did not fail to act efficiently, honestly, and fairly or fail to take reasonable steps to ensure its representatives complied with financial services laws.
October 24, 2023
Equity Trustees appointed to Wilson Asset Management Leaders Fund
Investment manager Wilson Asset Management has appointed Equity Trustees as responsible entity for the Wilson Asset Management Leaders Fund.
October 24, 2023
Ares Management Corporation appoints Ares Credit Group partner
Ares Management Corporation has appointed Will Farrant as a partner in the Ares Credit Group.
October 24, 2023
Industry veteran Melinda Howes to steer AMP’s super strategy
Experienced super industry leader Melinda Howes has joined AMP as its group executive for superannuation and investments.
October 24, 2023
Capital Group appoints head of institutional for Asia and EACG
Investment company Capital Group has appointed Benno Klingenberg-Timm as head of institutional for Asia and Europe Client Group (EACG).
October 24, 2023
