Industry Updates

HESTA appoints Pitcher Partners founder to board

HESTA has appointed Pitcher Partners founder Sue Dahn as a director to its board and as chair of its investment committee.

ASIC tweaks breach reporting guidance

ASIC has released updated guidance for RG 78 on making notifications to the regulator under the reportable situations regime, otherwise known as breach reporting.

Allianz Retire+ partners with Link Group for institutional distribution

Insurance company Allianz Retire+ has partnered with fund administrator Link Group to help super funds access the former’s suite of income solutions.

AFCA appoints former consumer advocacy lead to to board

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has appointed former Consumer Action Law Centre CEO Gerard Brody to its independent board.

Lumiant acquires US-based health platform Genivity

Advice and client engagement platform Lumiant has longevity and health planning solution for financial advisers acquired Genivity. 

North managed portfolios pass $9b in AUM

The managed portfolio range inside wrap investment platform North has grown by 420 per cent in the past two years, passing $9 billion.

TAL Risk Academy unveils adviser Code of Ethics series

TAL Risk Academy is launching ‘Ethics Month’ in May which will broadcast four CPD webinars focused on the financial adviser Code of Ethics.

Janus Henderson appoints fixed interest strategist

Janus Henderson has appointed Emma Lawson as fixed interest strategist in macroeconomics.

Betashares bolsters adviser services team

Fund manager Betashares has appointed John Bezich as state manager for Western Australia.

Life insurance critical to objective of super: MLC Life

MLC Life Insurance has made the case for group insurance in a submission to the federal government’s consultation paper on legislating the objective of superannuation.

Climate Council appoints philanthropist and RBA board member as chair

Prominent business and community leader Carol Schwartz has been appointed as the chair of the Climate Council.

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