HUB24 appoints chief people officer
Adviser investment platform HUB24 has appointed Amy Rixon as chief people officer.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 1, 2023
APRA announces executive appointments and structure changes
APRA has announced changes to its structure, including new appointments to complement the existing member and executive director group.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 1, 2023
Maple-Brown Abbott partners with Hyde Park Investment
Boutique investment manager Maple-Brown Abbott has partnered with Hyde Park Investment to distribute its UCITS funds in the UK and several other European countries.
Industry UpdatesFebruary 1, 2023
Super on PPL drastically improves retirement balances: HESTA modelling
Modelling from industry fund HESTA has revealed that paying super on the Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay scheme and better targeting tax concessions could significantly improve the retirement balances of critical health and community services professionals.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 31, 2023
Ord Minnett appoints head of institutional research
Wealth management group Ord Minnett has appointed Alastair Hunter as head of institutional research. Hunter has over 32 years of experience in equity research and financial markets. He was rated number one bank analyst while working as head of research at Goldman Sachs/JBWere.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 31, 2023
AMP acquires Nano home loan book
AMP Bank has acquired Nano’s residential mortgage portfolio, adding approximately $400 million in loans to its residential mortgage book.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 31, 2023
Investor Desk launches digital investment service
Investor Desk has launched a new digital investment service through its thematic portfolios in collaboration with OpenInvest.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 30, 2023
Insignia grows automation footprint by using bots
Since Insignia Financial implemented digital worker ‘Optimus’ in 2019, its digital workforce has steadily increased. It now automates over 60 processes, reducing costs and improving business efficiencies.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 30, 2023
Summerhayes appointed Zurich chair
Former FSC director and APRA executive board member Geoff Summerhayes has been appointed as chair of the board of Zurich Financial Services.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 30, 2023
ACCC conducting sweep of social media influencers
The ACCC has commenced a sweep to identify misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers, based on consumer tip-offs.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 28, 2023
AFA, FPA push for member engagement ahead of consult deadline
The member consultation period on a proposed merger between the Financial Planning Association and Association of Financial Advisers is due to close on 31 January, with members encouraged to provide their feedback before then.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 27, 2023
MLC appoints non-executive director
MLC Life Insurance has appointed David Stephen to its board as an independent non-executive director.
Industry UpdatesJanuary 27, 2023