Industry Updates

Australian women top region for financial confidence – but gender gap remains

Australian women are more confident than their Asia Pacific counterparts in their ability to manage their own money, according to research by Fidelity International.

Industry UpdatesMarch 7, 2023

FPA releases cybersecurity guidance to members

Amid pressure on advice firms to protect their business and client data from potential breaches, the FPA has released guidance to members about cybersecurity.

Industry UpdatesMarch 7, 2023

Ian Knox to replace Bernie Ripoll as Otivo chair

Ian Knox will replace FoFA mastermind Bernie Ripoll as chair of digital advice service Otivo who will stay on as a non-executive director.

Industry UpdatesMarch 6, 2023

PGIM appoints head of institutional relationship group

PGIM has appointed Murray Brewer as head of its institutional relationship group for Australia and New Zealand.

Industry UpdatesMarch 6, 2023

MoneySmart FAR inquiries surpass 40k a month: Wealth Data

The ‘Financial Adviser Register – Check a financial adviser’ search page on the Moneysmart website has surpassed 40,000 views per month, an inquiry by Wealth Data founder Colin Williams has discovered.

Industry UpdatesMarch 3, 2023

MetLife encourages advisers to road test 360Health

MetLife Australia is calling on advisers to access health monitoring tool 360Health to support their own health and better understand the value it provides their clients.

Industry UpdatesMarch 3, 2023

Over 500k taxpayers could be impacted if super balance cap isn’t indexed: FSC

Analysis of ATO data from the Financial Services Council (FSC) shows over 500,000 current taxpayers will be adversely impacted by the Government’s proposed 30 per cent tax rate on earnings above $3 million.

Industry UpdatesMarch 3, 2023

ART announces executive re-structure, two departures

Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has announced changes to its executive structure including a yet to be appointed newly-created role of chief of retirement to focus on ART’s retirement strategy.

Industry UpdatesMarch 2, 2023

TAL recognised as an employer of choice for gender equality

Life insurer TAL has been named an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency for the ninth consecutive year for its ongoing commitment to workplace equality. The citation is awarded to organisations that meet rigorous standards in workplace gender equality, including demonstrating an active commitment to best practices and leadership. […]

Industry UpdatesMarch 2, 2023

Australian women top region for financial confidence – but gender gap remains

FPA releases cybersecurity guidance to members

Ian Knox to replace Bernie Ripoll as Otivo chair

PGIM appoints head of institutional relationship group

MoneySmart FAR inquiries surpass 40k a month: Wealth Data

MetLife encourages advisers to road test 360Health

Over 500k taxpayers could be impacted if super balance cap isn’t indexed: FSC

ART announces executive re-structure, two departures

TAL recognised as an employer of choice for gender equality

Kaplan offering 12 Women in Finance Scholarships in 2023

Low barrier ethical investing option for Islamic Australians launched

Amundi appoints head of institutional sales

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