Industry Updates

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.

Industry UpdatesNovember 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.

Industry UpdatesNovember 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.

Industry UpdatesNovember 23, 2022

Zurich appoints chief information officer

Zurich Financial Services Australia has appointmented Deepak Budhiraja as chief information officer for Australia and New Zealand.

Industry UpdatesNovember 23, 2022

GQG added to CFS platform

The GQG Partners Wholesale Global Equity Fund is now available on the CFS FirstChoice platform.

Industry UpdatesNovember 22, 2022

‘Buy now, pay later’ consultation open

The government has commenced a consultation process for regulating ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) products.

Industry UpdatesNovember 22, 2022

Gender diversity a priority for fund managers

The 2022 Financial Services Council (FSC) Diversity Survey found 20 of its global and domestic fund manager members want to improve diversity in investment teams.

Industry UpdatesNovember 22, 2022

Fortnum launches business optimisation service

Australian financial services licensee Fortnum Private Wealth has launched a business optimisation service to help advisers materially improve their businesses’ quality, profitability, and capital value.

Industry UpdatesNovember 22, 2022

Stonepeak and Spirit Super acquire GeelongPort

Alternative investment firm Stonepeak and Australian industry super fund Spirit Super have acquired GeelongPort, Victoria’s second-largest port and a significant driver of the state’s economy.

Industry UpdatesNovember 21, 2022

ASIC places interim stop orders placed on MPG property trusts

The corporate regulator has made interim stop orders preventing MPG Funds Management (MPG) from offering or distributing two trusts to retail investors because of deficient target market determinations (TMDs).

Industry UpdatesNovember 21, 2022

CFS launches sustainable growth fund

Colonial First State (CFS) has released ‘Thrive+’, a new sustainable growth fund to help people invest in a more sustainable way that better aligns with their values and objectives.

Industry UpdatesNovember 21, 2022

Perpetual head of equities resigns

Perpetual head of equities Paul Skamvougeras has resigned and will be replaced by Vince Pezzullo.

Industry UpdatesNovember 21, 2022

Digital tool to support advisers with sustainable investing launched

Giles Wade appoints WA advisory lead

Global X launches first copper miners ETF

Zurich appoints chief information officer

GQG added to CFS platform

‘Buy now, pay later’ consultation open

Gender diversity a priority for fund managers

Fortnum launches business optimisation service

Stonepeak and Spirit Super acquire GeelongPort

ASIC places interim stop orders placed on MPG property trusts

CFS launches sustainable growth fund

Perpetual head of equities resigns

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