Industry Updates

Aldersley Capital partners with OpenInvest

Boutique asset manager Aldersley Capital has launched its whitelabelled online wealth management solution, Aldersley Capital Direct via the OpenInvest platform. 

Mason Stevens partners with WA wealth management firm

WA-based wealth management firm Euroz Hartleys has partnered with Mason Stevens to utilise its outsourced chief investment office offering. 

CALI warns against using genetic test for insurance underwriting

The Council of Australian Life Insurers has come out to support a ban on using genetic test results in insurance underwriting, ensuring Australians are not deterred from taking the test to manage their health.  

Sequoia acquires paraplanning service firm

Sequoia Financial Group has acquired the assets of Clique Paraplanning, a national paraplanning service with employees and contractors primarily in Melbourne and Sydney.

UniSuper hires new chief risk officer from Cbus

UniSuper has nabbed fellow industry fund Cbus’ talent Wade Martin as its new chief risk officer. 

Count firm acquires Melbourne accounting firm’s client book

Advice network Count has acquired the accounting client book of Business Accounting Melbourne via its subsidiary firm Kidmans Partners. 

FAAA members hit with phishing email

The Financial Advice Association has warned its members against what appears to be a phishing email from CEO Sarah Abood on Wednesday.  

Equity Trustees adds Clearview and Guild Super to client list

Equity Trustees has become the superannuation trustee of Clearview and Guild Super, adding $5 billion in funds under supervision.

FAAA publishes pre-budget submission

The Financial Advice Association has published its FY25 pre budget submission, with a focus on reducing the cost of professional financial advice. 

FSC chief executive joins OECD expert group on retirement

Financial Services Council CEO Blake Briggs has been appointed to the Private Pensions Expert Group of Business at OECD.  

FAAA members awarded in Australia Day honours

The Financial Advice Association has announced Diana D'Ambra and Susanne Dahn have being made a member of the Order of Australia in the 2024 Australia Day Honours for their services to the business, finance, and banking industries.

Wealth firm relaunches as Intelligent Planning

Dirigere Advisory has relaunched as Intelligent Planning from 15 January, a boutique financial licensing offering operating through the Dirigere licence. 

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