Industry Updates

Profiles in hope: Flipping the script on mental health

The stigma surrounding mental health has subsided dramatically in the past 20 years, but how society – including our workplaces – continues to adapt to mental health acceptance still has a way to go.

December 13, 2024

NZ Super appoints former Future Fund CIO to board

Former Future Fund chief investment officer Sue Brake has been appointed to the NZ Super board.

December 13, 2024

Asset consultants up for regulator scrutiny

If the corporate regulator is willing to review the emerging asset consultancy industry, leaders in the space such as Ironbark and Evidentia say they are not concerned by the prospect of further regulatory oversight. But the Professional Planner Researcher Forum heard that regulatory acceptance comes with the caveat it only benefits outcomes for the end investor.

December 12, 2024

‘No dominant model’ in multi-asset, multi-manager investing

Investment advisers and asset consultants are yet to adopt the same investment philosophy after decades of a shared purpose and growing knowledge. However, this diversification has created a range of strategies and styles.

December 12, 2024

AIA Australia and CFS renew group insurance partnership

Life insurer AIA Australia has announced that it has renewed its partnership with Colonial First State to continue as its group insurer.

December 12, 2024

IAM appoints former ASIC Commissioner as non-executive director

Income Asset Management has appointed Danielle Press to the board as a non-executive director.

December 12, 2024

Finding the right fit for leveraged investments

Leveraged managed funds can be an attractive investment option for clients seeking extra risk management and lower cost of debt versus DIY gearing options, in addition to their potential to generate outperformance. However, the risky nature of leverage means it is important to make sure it is the right strategy for the right clients.

December 12, 2024

High conviction growth stories to watch over the next decade

The Australian sharemarket hosts a number of high quality, home-grown companies that have been able to transport their success offshore and become global leaders. Against that backdrop, First Sentier Investors has identified several compelling companies it is watching over the next decade.

December 12, 2024

Morningstar hires new principal of super research

Morningstar has hired William Anglingdarma as principal to lead the research house's superannuation coverage.

December 12, 2024

Fee consent overhaul still lacks consensus amid DBFO fight

One of the cornerstones of the first tranche of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes legislation was streamlining fee consent renewals into a single, industry standardised form. However, the Financial Advice Association says the industry is still coming to a consensus on a standardised form which the association is “fighting very hard” for.

December 11, 2024

Engage Financial Solutions launches partner firm

Engage Financial Solutions has announced the launch of partner firm Engage Practice Management, which will be led by former Profile Financial Services CEO Lena Ridley.

December 11, 2024

Inflation, inequality, immigration: The three ‘I’s driving economic uncertainty

Economic uncertainty has accelerated in the past decade and this heightened unpredictability has important implications for asset allocators. Factors like the three 'I's - inflation, inequality and immigration - along with an “abnormal” economic cycle and challenging geopolitical are driving this challenging environment.

December 11, 2024