Betashares appoints ED for NZ expansion
ETF manager Betashares has appointed financial services executive Hugh Stevens as executive director, responsible for a range of growth, distribution, and strategic initiatives as part of the firm’s New Zealand expansion.
November 06, 2023
Charges laid after investigation into Sterling Income Trust
Sterling Group founder Raymond Jones, his son Ryan Jones, and director Simon Bell are each facing several criminal charges following ASIC’s investigation into the Sterling Income Trust (SIT) and the collapse of the Sterling First group of companies.
November 03, 2023
Tech start-up launches financial planning software
Technology start-up Elan has launched financial planning software designed exclusively for Australian financial advisers.
November 03, 2023
Count subsidiary acquires accounting firm
Count subsidiary firm Twomeys has acquired Canberra-based accounting firm Allan Watt Accounting (AWA).
November 02, 2023
AZ NGA acquires outsourced HR firm
Professional services company AZ NGA has acquired outsourced human resources company Catalina Consultants as part of its plans to build out the range of business support solutions it offers its expanding network of financial advisory and accounting firms.
November 02, 2023
Australia’s first Sukuk active ETF launched by Hejaz Group
Islamic Finance provider Hejaz Group has launched Australia’s first Sukuk active ETF, enabling investors to access a Shariah-compliant bond alternative product.
November 02, 2023
First Sentier appoints chief operating officer
Fund manager First Sentier Investors has appointed Amanda Gazal as chief operating officer, overseeing the company's day-to-day operations.
November 02, 2023
TAL launches digital insurance platform for super members
Life insurer TAL has launched digital platform TAL Connect to help superannuation fund members manage their insurance covers and claims.
November 02, 2023
State Street cuts management costs of six Australian SPDR ETFs
Asset management business State Street Global Advisors has announced substantial management cost reductions on six of its Australian-based SPDR ETFs.
November 01, 2023
Maple-Brown Abbott promotes within distribution team
Boutique fund manager Maple-Brown Abbott has made a slew of promotions within its distribution team.
November 01, 2023
Managed fund registrations soar while super products dip in September quarter: APIR
Industry utility APIR has identified 228 financial product registrations in the September quarter of 2023, in line with the five-year rolling average for the same period.
November 01, 2023
Gender, income gaps persist in retirement savings: ASFA data
Industry data has found that a $25,000 difference in annual salary will mean 10 extra years of work when it comes to accumulating a comfortable superannuation balance before retirement.
November 01, 2023
