Industry Updates

Consumers confused over ESG and sustainability: CFS research

Research from Colonial First State has found that Australian consumers are confused by sustainability claims and cannot differentiate between ESG investment options.

FAAA appoints university and student programs head

The Financial Advice Association has appointed Louise Trevaskis as head of university and student programs as part of its strategy to bring more graduates into the financial planning profession.

Complii and Praemium enter strategic partnership

Capital markets platform Complii Fintech Solutions has partnered with investment platform Praemium to actively engage in cross referrals, encouraging clients to explore the comprehensive services offered by both businesses.

Risk inflows increase in FY23 but sales decline: PFL data

Year-on-year risk inflows rose 2.1 per cent in FY23 compared to the previous financial year, but risk sales finished down according to data from Plan for Life.

ASIC updates investor alert list

ASIC has released the new “investor alert list” so that consumers can check if an entity they are considering investing in is unlicensed, fraudulent, or a scam.

Australians anxious about money for retirement: MLC research

While most Australians are taking steps to strengthen their financial situation, many need additional support to achieve their financial goals and get ready for retirement, according to research from MLC.

Invesco appoints multi-asset strategy leader

Fund manager Invesco Australia has appointed Scott Bennett as its director of factor investing and multi-asset strategies, based in Melbourne.

ART appoints head of investment resilience and planning

Australian Retirement Trust has appointed Jody Fitzgerald as head of investment resilience and planning, in a newly created role.

Change to ‘qualified tax relevant provider’ definition

Advisers who are a relevant provider and a registered tax agent now satisfy the definition of a ‘qualified tax relevant provider’ without having to meet the requirements of Division 3 of Part 3 of the Relevant Providers Determination, according to an update from ASIC.

Quinbrook launches carbon footprint reporting platform

Asset manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has launched a digital platform, Quintrace, to help customers trace, audit and report their hourly carbon footprint.  

BT’s PPM transition to Mercer successful

Mercer has announced that the transition of BT’s Private Portfolio Management business from Westpac Group to Mercer has been successful. 

Diversity Council Australia reconfirms MetLife Australia as inclusive employer

Diversity Council Australia has recognised life insurer MetLife Australia as an inclusive employer for the second time.  

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