Coredata appoints Dean Thomas as APAC head
Coredata Research has appointed Dean Thomas as CEO of CoreData APAC.
Industry UpdatesNovember 22, 2023
The best of financial planning in Australia recognised at inaugural FAAA Awards
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has announced the 2023 winners of the inaugural FAAA Awards across six professional categories.
Industry UpdatesNovember 21, 2023
Total super assets hit $3.56 trillion in September: APRA
Australia’s total superannuation assets have increased 8.5 per cent year on year thanks to strong contribution inflows and positive investment returns.
Industry UpdatesNovember 21, 2023
Acadian paper highlights extension strategies
A new paper identifies the differentiation of strategies that improve risk-adjusted performance from those that simply amplify active risk.
Industry UpdatesNovember 21, 2023
CFS launches new integration feature for FirstChoice platform
Platform aiming to reduce set-up time for new and existing accounts via integration with wealth management software Xplan.
Industry UpdatesNovember 21, 2023
Growth funds’ returns dip in October: Chant West
The return of median superannuation growth funds (invested 61 to 80 per cent in growth assets) fell 1.5 per cent in October, according to fund research group Chant West.
Industry UpdatesNovember 20, 2023
COG takes ClearView’s Centrepoint holdings
COG Financial Services has acquired 19.99 per cent of Centrepoint for $13 million, just days after pulling its rival offer for Diverger.
Industry UpdatesNovember 17, 2023
Count amends Diverger offer
Count has amended its binding scheme implementation agreement to acquire Diverger, announced in September and due to be completed in February.
Industry UpdatesNovember 17, 2023
Objective of super bill introduced into parliament
The government has introduced a bill to legislate the objective of superannuation to parliament on Thursday.
Industry UpdatesNovember 17, 2023
Rest appoints head of public policy
Industry fund Rest has appointed Enrico Burgio as head of public policy, as part of its focus on supporting policy and regulatory outcomes in the best interests of its growing membership, according to an update from the fund.
Industry UpdatesNovember 16, 2023
MetLife partners with Australian Wildlife Conservancy
MetLife Australia has signed a three-year deal on a partnership to conserve Australian native animal species and the habitats in which they live.
Industry UpdatesNovember 16, 2023
AMP to launch digital bank for small business
AMP will be launching a digital bank offer designed for small businesses and sole traders in Q1 of 2025.
Industry UpdatesNovember 16, 2023