Govt to introduce ‘regulatory grid’
The government will introduce a financial sector regulatory initiatives grid to help the industry better implement regulatory changes in a more efficient way.
Industry UpdatesMarch 11, 2024
Govt opens consultation on super performance test
Treasury has released a consultation paper on the superannuation performance test, addressing concerns from funds that the benchmarks are restricting their investment choices.
Industry UpdatesMarch 8, 2024
Revenue per client up 8 pc since 2020: Research
The average revenue per client for financial advisers is $3852, an increase of eight per cent since 2020, while the number of clients per adviser sits at 141, according to the latest Business Health ‘By The Numbers’ report.
Industry UpdatesMarch 7, 2024
FAAA to continue female mentoring program in 2024
The Financial Advice Association is set to continue with its Women in Financial Planning Mentoring Program in 2024 and is looking for sponsors after government funding was not renewed.
Industry UpdatesMarch 7, 2024
REST names Scott Tully as product head
REST has appointed Scott Tully as general manager of product in a bid to enhance the fund’s member offers.
Industry UpdatesMarch 6, 2024
Kaplan launches new financial services postgrad course
Kaplan Professional has launched a Master of Financial Services education course.
Industry UpdatesMarch 6, 2024
Australian women vulnerable to TPD impact: MLC study
Nearly half of Australian workers have three months' or less savings in the event of a disability which prevents them from working, and almost a third of women only having one month of savings, MLC Life Insurance research finds.
Industry UpdatesMarch 6, 2024
AustralianSuper commits $35b UK investment by 2030
AustralianSuper is set to increase its investment portfolio in the UK to more than £18 billion ($35 billion) by the end of the decade.
Industry UpdatesMarch 6, 2024
AMP-authorised firm joins Count
Melbourne-based advisory business Tailored Lifetime Solutions has joined Count’s advice network, leaving AMP Financial Planning.
Industry UpdatesMarch 6, 2024
UniSuper, ISPT acquire Western Sydney logistics site
UniSuper has invested in a 280-hectare greenfield logistics development site near the new Western Sydney International Airport (WSA).
Industry UpdatesMarch 6, 2024
Diverger partners with e-signing company
Diverger has partnered with Australian company Annature to deliver e-signing solutions for financial advisers and accountants in its network.
Industry UpdatesMarch 5, 2024
Over half of Australians support objective of super wording
Over half of Australians have agreed with the proposed objective of superannuation by the government, according to a survey commissioned by the Financial Services Council.
Industry UpdatesMarch 1, 2024