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Calastone appoints new local head

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
Global funds network Calastone has internally promoted an executive to serve as the new head of its Australian and New Zealand operations. Effective today, Marsha Lee will succeed Teresa Walker, who stepped back from the business at the end of October. ...

Willis Towers Watson sheds more corporate super plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
Having already offloaded some corporate plans earlier this year, Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has now dumped a further two - transferring one and terminating the other. Earlier this year, WTW transferred the Oracle Superannuation Plan to Australian Retirement ...

Power50: Most influential advisers named

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
Now in its 10 th year, the Financial Standard Power50 list showcases the most influential financial advisers in the country in 2023. Financial Standard has released its annual Power50 list, comprising a vibrant and diverse mix of familiar faces and ...

Insignia appoints to board

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
Industry veteran Gai McGrath is set to join the Insignia Financial (Insignia) board as an independent non-executive director in March next year. She is set to replace Insignia's risk and compliance committee chair Elizabeth Flynn, who is stepping down ...

Government to amend transfer balance cap laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
The government is progressing legislative amendments to the transfer balance cap (TBC) for individuals with a capped defined benefit income stream. Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones said this is another step to improve the efficiency of the superannuation ...

MEDIQ expands presence via merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
A Sydney-based advice firm will merge with MEDIQ Financial Services, as the latter sets in motion a plan to take on every major city. Merging with MEDIQ is Omega Financial Solutions and Omega Accounting Solutions, having signed a definitive agreement ...

Piper Alderman investigates second CFD class action

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
Piper Alderman is examining a second class action in relation to contracts for difference (CFD) products, this time against International Capital Markets Limited (IC Markets). The action is on behalf of retail investors who claim to have collectively ...

Magellan chief executive quits

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 OCT 2023
After 17 months in the top job, David George has relinquished his positions as Magellan Financial Group chief executive and managing director, effective immediately. Magellan's board said it is the right moment to redirect their leadership and thanked ...

Super fund, insurer admin issues draw AFCA complaints

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Life insurers and superannuation funds continue to pin systemic issues on administrative and legacy systems that have drawn customer complaints and, in some cases, led to large compensation payouts, according to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority ...

Blackwattle to take over Watermark fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Blackwattle Investment Partners (Blackwattle) will take over responsibility of the Watermark Absolute Return Fund (WARF) following the retirement of its founder, Justin Braitling. The independent fund manager is already well acquainted with Blackwattle ...