Northern Trust appoints asset servicing head
Global asset servicing firm Northern Trust has appointed Aisling Keane as head of asset servicing for its operations in Hong Kong.
September 05, 2023
Spark Financial partners with sustainable investment firms
National dealer group Spark Financial has partnered with platform Oko Advisers and client software Voyant to help its financial advisers offer sustainable investment options and enhance their ability to manage practice finances effectively.
September 05, 2023
Natixis expands AFSL to serve retail clients
Natixis Investment Managers has expanded its AFSL allowing it to promote to retail clients.
September 05, 2023
‘Feel for them’: Digital advice pioneer pivots to super funds
As super funds take on a bigger role in financial advice, MoneyGPS will roll out a white label product to help mitigate the impact of a lagging response to the retirement income covenant. The move comes as rivals in the fledgling digital advice market have failed or been acquired.
September 04, 2023
Managed account fees confound clients
Clients often grapple with managed account fees, according to Zenith head of consulting Steven Tang. The crux of the issue lies in the intricate interplay of historical fee averages and convoluted structures, leading to a lack of transparency in discerning the actual costs involved.
September 04, 2023
ASIC halts K2 affiliated fund
ASIC has issued an interim stop order on Storehouse Residential Trust, a managed fund promoted by K2 Asset Management.
September 04, 2023
Ensombl officially launches in South Africa
After announcing a capital raise, professional networking platform Ensombl has officially expanded its international presence with a launch in Cape Town, South Africa.
September 04, 2023
New Zealand Super Fund invests in Euroclear
The New Zealand Super Fund has acquired a 4.99 per cent share in Brussels-based company Euroclear.
September 04, 2023
Hostplus, Maritime Super complete merger
Hostplus and Maritime Super have completed their merger after signing a successor fund transfer in December 2022.
September 04, 2023
Standard 12: Broader than you may think
Standard 12 of the Code of Ethics may have less notoriety than other standards like 3 or 6, but the final element of the code lays the groundwork for peer accountability in the advice profession.
September 01, 2023
Tech overhaul crucial for efficient financial advice delivery
Despite living in a world “brimming with technological marvels”, financial advice still operates in an outdated fashion. Finura managing director Peter Worn said advice practices need to be more pragmatic with tech adoption to stay competitive.
September 01, 2023
