Industry Updates

ClearView improves IP caps

ClearView Wealth has changed income caps and simplified product names across its income protection (IP) range.

Cboe appoints former ASIC commissioner as non-executive director

Stock exchange Cboe Australia has appointed former ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour as a non-executive director, effective 1 April 2023. 

QAR, ‘good advice’ and the statutory BID: Handle with care

The Quality of Advice Review called several failings of the Best Interests Duty in its current form – when compared to other professions it doesn't stack up.

Freedom, stability and security: Key values for female clients

Women have long been underserviced by financial advice. Four professionals who cater to the needs of female clients discuss how they have better marketed their services.

CountPlus to hold EGM to vote on name change

CountPlus (officially known as CountPlus Limited) will host an Extraordinary General Meeting on 4 May to vote on a name change to Count Limited.

Ignition Advice regional CEO switches role

Following two years as CEO Asia Pacific of Ignition Advice, Craig Keary has stepped down from leading the firm at an executive level and has been appointed senior adviser for the Asia Pacific region.

Advisers banned by ASIC, but still listed online

A number of financial advisers slapped with an ASIC ban are still listed online for potential clients to discover and contact. 

legalsuper appoints former AMP & ANZ advice executive as CEO

Industry super fund legalsuper has appointed former ANZ Banking Group and AMP executive Luke Symons as chief executive.

MLC Asset Management makes investment team changes

MLC Asset Management has appointed Grant Mizens and Ben McCaw as joint heads of the capital markets research team and co-portfolio managers of Choice products.

Boosting productivity without adding resources and cost

Advice businesses can’t rely on the government and regulatory reform to boost productivity and deliver the opportunities their people and clients deserve, according to Invest Blue’s Lexi Glover.

ASIC boasts improved member outcomes after insurance review

A review by the regulator has found some improvement to insurance outcomes inside super but is warning more work needs to be done across the industry to improve member outcomes.

DASH receives VC cash injection

DASH Technology Group has secured funding from venture capital firm CoAct during its recent capital raise. 

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