Former RBA deputy governor amongst ART board and investment committee appointments
The Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has appointed several prominent Australian leaders to its board of directors and investment committee, including the former deputy governor of the RBA.
February 28, 2023
Blurred lines: Platforms and advice tech roles begin to fade
Advice practices are relying on platforms to offer more services than just investment management according to research from Investment Trends and Finura Group. This shift could have broader implications for the tech market which is already seeing increased competition servicing a diminishing number of advisers.
February 28, 2023
‘We worked bloody hard’: FPA, AFA merger gains overwhelming support
Over 96 per cent of members for each advice association that voted supported the merger between the FPA and AFA. The confirmation means the singular association can focus its energy on driving the profession forward with a unified voice.
February 28, 2023
Govt aims to increase tax rate on super balances over $3m
The Albanese government will increase the tax rate on super balances higher than $3 million dollars to 30 per cent.
February 28, 2023
ASIC launches court action against Mercer Super for alleged greenwashing
ASIC has launched its first court action against alleged greenwashing conduct, commencing civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Mercer Superannuation for allegedly making misleading statements about the sustainable nature and characteristics of some of its superannuation investment options.
February 28, 2023
HESTA investment committee chair to depart
HESTA investment committee chair and independent director Mark Burgess will leave the board when his term expires.
February 28, 2023
Pengana Capital appoints former AMP Advice managing director as distribution manager
Diversified funds management group Pengana Capital has appointed Fraser Herd as distribution manager for the NSW region.
February 28, 2023
MetLife report warns of increasing financial insecurity among women and vulnerable Australians
Increasing economic pressures will widen the insurance coverage gap among vulnerable Australians unless action is taken, according to a new industry report from MetLife Australia.
February 28, 2023
SUPERCentral announces 2023 estate planning course dates
Online document provider SuperCentral will continue offering its specialist estate planning course, the EPAdvantage Estate Planning Program, to the advice community.
February 28, 2023
Investing in megatrends with thematic ETFs
With growing interest in disruptive technology, healthcare, demographic changes and ESG, investing in megatrends is now possible through active thematic ETFs.
February 28, 2023
Active vs Passive: The Evolution of ETFs
Actively-managed ETFs give advisers the opportunity create solutions for clients combining the benefits of active management with the flexibility and liquidity of ETFs.
February 28, 2023
Active ETFs used by financial advisers to diversify portfolios
The popularity of ETFs has gone mainstream, with actively-managed products following suit. The product gives advisers the opportunity to gain the benefits of active management with the flexibility and liquidity of ETFs.
February 28, 2023
