Industry Updates

Federated Hermes appoints lead for emerging markets stewardship team

The stewardship service provider for Federated Hermes, EOS, has appointed Ross Teverson to lead its engagement team for Asia and global emerging markets.

Lumiant partners with DMW to improve client experience

Advice and client engagement platform Lumiant has partnered with DMW Strategic Consulting to support advisers to improve its client experience.

CountPlus subsidiary acquires accounting firm

CountPlus subsidiary Moggs Accounting + Advisory has acquired Timothy Trevor Gubbins, an accounting firm based in Shepparton for $1.27 million.

Govt launches consult on NALI expense rules

The government has opened a consultation on amending the expense rules for non-arm’s length income (NALI) provisions which apply to both ARPA-regulated superannuation funds and SMSFs.

APRA imposes licence conditions on Diversa

The prudential regulator has imposed additional licence conditions on Diversa Trustees over concerns it is failing to meet regulatory and compliance obligations.

AreaWealth appoints former Goldman Sachs MD as chair

Wealth management platform AreaWealth has appointed former Goldman Sachs managing director Andrew Rennie as chairman of its board.

HUB24 launches ESG ratings function

Adviser platform HUB24 has launched an additional ESG ratings functionality on its platform.

HSBC partners with AIST

HSBC Australia has partnered with the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) to help collaborate and inform members of key industry trends and insights that can assist with international mandates.

Praemium H1 inflows drop 53pc

Praemium has seen inflows cut in half during the first half of the new financial year with half-yearly net inflows dropping 53 per cent from $2.19 billion to $1.02 billion.

Govt consulting on policy to use super funds of child abusers for compensation claims

Treasury has released a consultation paper outlining two complementary proposals that would provide for the release of a child sex abuser’s superannuation for the purpose of satisfying unpaid compensation claims.

Netwealth sees 10pc FUA boost and enhanced offerings to end 2022

Netwealth has seen a 10 per cent boost in funds under administration despite negative market movements.

Matthew Rowe joins Kofkin Bond & Co as advisory board chair

Former CountPlus CEO Matthew Rowe has joined financial advisory group Kofkin Bond & Co as chair of the advisory board.

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