Industry Updates

TAL launches Insurance Academy for super fund partners

Life insurer TAL has launched the TAL Insurance Academy, a learning and development platform that provides its superannuation fund partners with access to on-demand education and training.

Industry UpdatesMay 17, 2023

Foresters Financial adds veteran super CIO

Financial services company Foresters Financial has appointed Michael McQueen as chief investment officer.

Industry UpdatesMay 17, 2023

Hostplus surges to $100 billion in FUM

Hostplus has passed $100 billion in funds under management, which has been driven by mergers and strong member growth in its personal division.

Industry UpdatesMay 16, 2023

Mirova & Robeco lead initiative to develop global database of avoided emissions factors

Asset management company Mirova, international asset manager Robeco, and a group of 11 financial players have launched a call for expressions of interest to develop a global database of avoided emissions factors and associated company-level avoided emissions. 

Industry UpdatesMay 16, 2023

Cbus Super and EISS Super complete merger

Cbus Super has merged with EISS Super on Monday, following extensive due diligence and planning, welcoming 17,000 new members.

Industry UpdatesMay 16, 2023

AZ NGA claims stake in HNW advice practice

AZ NGA has entered into a strategic partnership with High Net Worth advisory firm Rose Partners.

Industry UpdatesMay 16, 2023

BlackRock appoints client business head

BlackRock Australia has appointed Jonathan Jenkins as head of client business in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia.

Industry UpdatesMay 16, 2023

MLC Life Insurance appoints general manager

MLC Life Insurance has appointed Craig Dainton as general manager of customer and adviser operations.

Industry UpdatesMay 15, 2023

GSFM & AEP launch film and television fund

GSFM has partnered with Australian Entertainment Partners to launch the AEP Screen Fund, which will invest in film and television projects made in Australia.

Industry UpdatesMay 15, 2023

Invest Blue and Lumiant pair up for $2m digital platform partnership

Financial advice firm Invest Blue has partnered with software company Lumiant to build a cloud-based digital advice platform that aims to boost client engagement, satisfaction, and well-being.

Industry UpdatesMay 15, 2023

ASIC sues HCF Life for pre-existing condition contracts

ASIC has commenced civil proceedings in the Federal Court alleging three types of insurance policies issued by HCF Life Insurance Company contain unfair contract terms and could mislead the public.

Industry UpdatesMay 12, 2023

Morningstar managing director to depart

Morningstar Australia and New Zealand managing director Jamie Wickham will leave Morningstar at the end of this month.

Industry UpdatesMay 11, 2023

TAL launches Insurance Academy for super fund partners

Foresters Financial adds veteran super CIO

Hostplus surges to $100 billion in FUM

Mirova & Robeco lead initiative to develop global database of avoided emissions factors

Cbus Super and EISS Super complete merger

AZ NGA claims stake in HNW advice practice

BlackRock appoints client business head

MLC Life Insurance appoints general manager

GSFM & AEP launch film and television fund

Invest Blue and Lumiant pair up for $2m digital platform partnership

ASIC sues HCF Life for pre-existing condition contracts

Morningstar managing director to depart

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