VBP appoints technical lead of accounting
Virtual Business Partners has appointed Daniel Harrison as technical lead of accounting.
Industry UpdatesJuly 25, 2023
ASIC takes legal action against Vanguard for greenwashing
ASIC has taken legal action against Vanguard Investments, accusing the investment manager of allegedly misleading conduct relating to ESG claims of one of its fixed income products.
Industry UpdatesJuly 25, 2023
Insignia sells investment bond business to Aus Unity
Insignia Financial will sell its friendly society investment bond business, IOOF Ltd, to Australian Unity with the proceeds being utilised to further reduce net debt.
Industry UpdatesJuly 24, 2023
Aware Super migrates a million members to Bravura platform
Industry super fund Aware Super has moved over one million members onto a single technology platform, Bravura Sonata Alta, which included the phasing out of paper-based legacy systems.
Industry UpdatesJuly 24, 2023
Mercer appoints CEO of wealth portfolio
Financial services company Mercer has appointed Cathy Hales to the newly-created role of wealth Pacific CEO, responsible for the $63 billion Mercer Super Trust and super administration services arm.
Industry UpdatesJuly 24, 2023
MLC improves Vivo program
MLC Life Insurance is improving its Vivo program by building digital capabilities and expanding its provider network.
Industry UpdatesJuly 24, 2023
ASIC lifts DDO stop orders on Clearview
ASIC has lifted its interim Design and Distribution Obligation stop orders on two Clearview Income Protection Covers, which it introduced last week.
Industry UpdatesJuly 24, 2023
EQT adds Future Super; announces board changes
The superannuation trustee arm of Equity Trustees has started the financial year picking up the Future Super Fund as a client, as well as announcing two board appointments.
Industry UpdatesJuly 21, 2023
Nuveen appoints head of consultant relations
Global asset manager Nuveen has appointed Jaxon Rudduck as head of APAC ex-Japan consultant relations.
Industry UpdatesJuly 21, 2023
Spark Financial makes several personnel changes
National dealer group Spark Financial has appointed Damien Kirby and Tennille Catchpole as advice and compliance coaches.
Industry UpdatesJuly 21, 2023
AMP announces re-shaped executive line-up
Matt Lawler and Edwina Maloney will be part of the AMP executive team, along with a future head of superannuation and investments, as part of the executive re-shuffle that included the departure of wealth CEO Scott Hartley.
Industry UpdatesJuly 20, 2023
MLC Life appoints head of group pricing
MLC Life Insurance has appointed Brett Pickett as head of group pricing with a focus on securing major partners in the superannuation sphere.
Industry UpdatesJuly 20, 2023