Industry Updates

Koda appoints chief client officer & partner

Independent financial advice firm Koda Capital has appointed Cassandra Hinze as chief client officer and partner.

Go away, SOA: Record keeping and file notes already the superior proof of advice

While Statements of Advice won’t be missed if the Quality of Advice Review recommendation is accepted by the government, a panel has discussed why proving the advice is appropriate is already about documenting the whole process, not what is just in the SOA.

Keep on moving: Physical activity pays dividends for mental wellbeing

Studies have found the blurring of boundaries between home life and work has led to less exercise, which is generating worse mental health outcomes. Tim Hewson founded Mongrels Men to create a mental wellbeing-focused community and wants to remind the profession of the value of taking out time to prioritise individual physical and mental health.

Bennelong appoints two senior account directors

Bennelong Funds Management has appointed Amanda Evans and Andrew Cumming as senior account directors.

Rest appoints Scott Tully to six-month deal

Industry fund Rest has appointed Scott Tully to a six-month contract as head of investment option development.

MetLife changes medical thresholds

MetLife is lifting medical thresholds for MetLife Protect and MetLife Protect Super to make it easier and faster for people to purchase life insurance.

Russell Investments appoints eighth CEO in 87 years

Russell Investments has appointed Zach Buchwald as its eighth CEO in 87 years.

Alphinity lists two managed funds on ASX

Alphinity Investment Management has listed its’ two growing global equities funds on the ASX. 

‘Make their views known’: Jones seeks consult on advice review proposals

Professional Planner will host three sessions with the financial services minister in March for advisers to hear first-hand on the government’s response to the Quality of Advice Review, and to quiz the minister on his plans.

Industry demographics highlight challenges for some funds

A review of industry demographics, focusing on account size, age and gender, reveals significant dispersion amongst funds. This creates challenges for the superannuation ecosystem.

CFP professionals surpass 213,000 worldwide

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) has reported that the number of CFP professionals worldwide has surpassed 213,000.

Approaching the value of advice ‘not by talking but by listening’

Advice practices grapple with the best way to communicate the value of the advice they are giving, but an often overlooked part of that is listening to the unique needs and goals the client has.

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