Industry Updates

Plutosoft launches bulk RoA functionality

Plutosoft has launched ‘Bulk Activities,’ a functionality that allows advisers to bulk produce client reports.

Global X appoints portfolio manager

Global X ETFs has appointed former BetaShares assistant portfolio manager Jessica Leung as a portfolio manager.

Stropro sees strong inflows, citing access to alternatives

Investment platform Stropro has reported inflows of $100 million in the last three years citing “rapid growth” in alternatives from high-net-worth investors (HNWIs).

Future Fund appoints ex Carlyle MD to head up PE team

The Future Fund has appointed David Bluff from US private equity giant Carlyle Group to head up its private equity team, reporting to deputy chief investment officer Alicia Gregory.

DASH hires 10 staff following capital raise

Financial advice platform DASH Technology Group has hired 10 staff across several teams after the fintech company completed a capital raise in March.

SG Hiscock & Company commences abrdn wholesale distribution partnership

Effective officially from today, SG Hiscock & Company has become the wholesale distribution partner of abrdn in the Australian market.

Ecstra appoints former ACCC deputy chair to its board

The not-for-profit Ecstra Foundation, which works to build up people’s financial capability and wellbeing, has appointed Delia Rickard to its board.

SMSF Association appoints membership development head

The SMSF Association has appointed Neil Sparks as head of membership and corporate development.

Brighter Super & SPSL to complete $29b merger

Brighter Super will merge with SPSL Master Trust (SPSL) on 31 May 2023 to create a $29 billion super fund with over a quarter of a million members, the first between a not-for-profit and retail super fund.

AXA IM reports doubling of corporate engagement in 2022

In 2022, investment management firm AXA IM conducted 596 engagements with 480 entities, mainly in Europe and North America. It also held 30 per cent more discussions at executive and board levels last year than in 2021.

FNZ partners with Virgin Money on UK digital investment platform

Wealth management platform developer FNZ has partnered with UK full-service digital bank Virgin Money to launch a digital investment platform for retail investors in the UK.

Permanent injunctions ordered against ‘ASX Wolf’ Tyson Scholz

The federal court has made permanent injunctions against finfluencer Tyson Scholz, who self-identified as the “ASX Wolf”, prohibiting him from conducting a financial services business in Australia.

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