Industry Updates

Spark Financial Group launches digital investing solution

Spark Financial Group has launched a white label digital investing solution called Spark Invest, developed in conjunction with investment platform OpenInvest.

Industry UpdatesApril 5, 2023

Fidelity launches metaverse experience

Fidelity International has launched a metaverse experience called Fidelity International Campus that aims to encourage financial literacy and educate users on the importance of financial planning, money management and investing.

Industry UpdatesApril 5, 2023

Fortnum appoints practice engagement and growth manager

Fortnum Private Wealth has appointed former senior Insignia Financial advice delivery consultant Samantha Sun as practice engagement and growth manager for Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

Industry UpdatesApril 5, 2023

Governance leader appointed to NZ Super guardians board

Governance leader Fiona Oliver has been appointed to the board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation.

Industry UpdatesApril 5, 2023

Govt announces YFYS test changes

The Government has announced several proposed changes for the Your Future, Your Super performance test, which it will consult on.

Industry UpdatesApril 4, 2023

MLC Life appoints two executives to retail distribution team

MLC Life Insurance has appointed Jarrad Wilson and Rob Dassie as head of distribution for the northern region and southern region, respectively.

Industry UpdatesApril 4, 2023

FPSB updates global financial planning standards

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) has released updated global financial planning standards.

Industry UpdatesApril 4, 2023

Infocus launches new functionality

Infocus has launched the ‘Magic Button’ functionality which will integrate the licensees advice management system PlatformplusAMS and platform PlatformplusWRAP.

Industry UpdatesApril 3, 2023

FPA & AFA officially merge to become FAAA

The FPA and the AFA have merged to form the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), with AFA president Sam Perara stepping away from the merged entity.

Industry UpdatesApril 3, 2023