Government moves to increase super fund transparency
The federal government is overhauling transparency requirements so members can access clearer, more meaningful, and more consistent information about their superannuation funds.
November 24, 2022
SHP launches with $240 million founding investment from HESTA
A specialist affordable housing fund manager, Super Housing Partnerships (SHP) has launched with founding investment support from industry fund HESTA which has committed $240 million.
November 24, 2022
ASIC updates guidance on ETP naming conventions
ASIC has updated its guidance on naming conventions for licensed Australian exchanges that admit exchange traded products (ETPs) following public consultation.
November 24, 2022
Pearler clocks $500 million invested in CHESS-sponsored holdings
Australia’s long-term investing and wealth management platform, Pearler, has surpassed more than $500 million invested in CHESS-sponsored holdings.
November 24, 2022
ASIC sues Block Earner for unlicensed conduct over crypto-asset based products
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against fintech company Block Earner alleging it provided unlicensed financial services in relation to its crypto-asset based products and that it operated an unregistered managed investment scheme.
November 23, 2022
Answering adviser prayers, Iress moves to improve Xplan integration
With advice practices demanding better integration between software providers, Iress has begun the process to improve integration. The first step is the ‘connectivity network’ between industry providers with updates to the platform expected mid-next year.
November 23, 2022
Don’t expect major changes to the final advice review proposals
Confident she mostly has it right, Quality of Advice Review lead Michelle Levy is weeks away from delivering her final recommendations to Treasury with only minor changes planned to make sure the proposals are fit for purpose.
November 23, 2022
AXA IM Alts appoints new head of client group, Asia
AXA IM Alts has appointed Lu Gao as head of client group Alts, Asia.
November 23, 2022
Digital tool to support advisers with sustainable investing launched
Fintech entrepreneur Tom Culver has launched Ethic Adviser, a new sustainable investing solution for financial advisers, investment brokers, and accountants.
November 23, 2022
Giles Wade appoints WA advisory lead
Boutique investment and tax advisory firm Giles Wales has opened a Perth-based office and appointed Katie McDonald as director of advisory.
November 23, 2022
Global X launches first copper miners ETF
ETF company Global X has launched the Global X Copper Miners ETF (WIRE), believed to be the first of its kind in the country.
November 23, 2022
Zurich appoints chief information officer
Zurich Financial Services Australia has appointmented Deepak Budhiraja as chief information officer for Australia and New Zealand.
November 23, 2022
