Industry Updates

Rising costs worry most older Australians: Challenger research

A majority of older Australians are increasingly worried about the rising cost of living, which is negatively impacting their lifestyle and overall well-being, according to a recent study by National Seniors Australia and Challenger.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 14, 2023

Australians retiring later than global peers: Natixis data

Australia and other developed countries have experienced improved retirement security for the first time in a decade, but Australians are retiring later, according to the Natixis Investment Managers’ Global Retirement Index.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 14, 2023

Advice key to financial well-being: CFS research

Most Australians do not feel positive about their financial future and lack confidence when making decisions about their superannuation, according to the latest research from Colonial First State.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 13, 2023

Viridian launches Infinity Capital Solutions

Viridian Financial Group has launched managed accounts service Infinity Capital Solutions.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 13, 2023

AZ NGA-backed firms merge to create multi-disciplinary practice

AZ NGA-backed advice firms Priority Advisory Group and Wise Planners will merge to form a large multi-disciplinary professional services firm specialising in wealth management, retirement planning, aged care, life risk insurance, and workplace financial advice.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 13, 2023

Super funds encounter mild challenges in August

Superannuation funds saw modest returns in August, with the median balanced option experiencing a slight decline of -0.1 per cent, according to SuperRatings.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 12, 2023

HESTA appoints portfolio design head

Industry fund HESTA has appointed Dianne Sandoval as its head of portfolio design, responsible for the research and asset allocation processes to reach investment objectives.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 12, 2023

New Quantum Holdings concludes Morrison Securities acquisition

Technology company New Quantum Holdings has recently concluded the last tranche of its $40.5 million acquisition of 80 per cent of equities clearing business Morrison Securities, from Sequoia Financial Group.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 12, 2023

AustralianSuper invests $2.5b Vantage EMEA

Industry super fund AustralianSuper has invested $2.5 billion in Vantage Data Centers EMEA through a partnership with digital infrastructure firm DigitalBridge Group, making them key shareholders in the company.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 12, 2023

Funds SA appoints CEO

South Australian government-owned investment corporation Funds SA has appointed its chief operating officer John Piteo as CEO following an extensive search process.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 11, 2023

SuperConcepts appoints GM of quality & tech services

SuperConcepts has appointed Craig Stone as general manager of quality and technical services.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 11, 2023

Elixir launches practice management research

Elixir Consulting is launching a practice management research study to uncover practical techniques that can redefine efficiency and productivity norms within the industry, and ultimately improve the impact advice firms have on their clients and staff.

Industry UpdatesSeptember 8, 2023

Rising costs worry most older Australians: Challenger research

Australians retiring later than global peers: Natixis data

Advice key to financial well-being: CFS research

Viridian launches Infinity Capital Solutions

AZ NGA-backed firms merge to create multi-disciplinary practice

Super funds encounter mild challenges in August

HESTA appoints portfolio design head

New Quantum Holdings concludes Morrison Securities acquisition

AustralianSuper invests $2.5b Vantage EMEA

Funds SA appoints CEO

SuperConcepts appoints GM of quality & tech services

Elixir launches practice management research

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