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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 ...

Rival bidder seeks to acquire Diverger

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 OCT 2023
A rival bidder is looking to displace Count's acquisition of Diverger, offering to pay nearly 24% more than what is currently on the table. COG Financial Services (COG) made a non-binding indicative proposal to acquire Diverger, lobbing $1.4083 for ...

Russell Investments executes local leadership revamp

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
Russell Investments has devised a series of executive appointments to bolster the firm's expansion efforts across the APAC region. Tim Furlan, with nearly two decades of experience in senior roles at Russell Investments' Master Trust and Superannuation ...

ASIC loses case against Diversa

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
The Federal Court has found in favour of Diversa in the case brought by ASIC in 2021 which alleged the trustee knew about a now banned adviser's dodgy behaviour but failed to act. In October 2021, ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings against ...

Morningstar eyes super space with new hire

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
Morningstar Australasia has appointed the former chief executive of Adviser Ratings to the newly created role of senior vice president, enterprise sales, to steer the research firm's growth in the superannuation and retirement sectors. Mark Hoven has ...

HUB24 farewells longstanding chair

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
After nearly 12 years, HUB24 non-executive director and chair Bruce Higgins has informed the board of his plans to retire. As such, a replacement has been appointed. Higgins has served as chair since October 2012, and during his tenure saw the platform ...

Three actively managed funds shutter

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
Three actively managed Australian share funds from BlackRock, Yarra Capital Management, and Platypus Asset Management have shuttered in recent weeks. The Platypus Systematic Growth Fund, which invests in up to 110 local equities, is shuttering after ...

ASIC updates breach reporting rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
ASIC is making changes to its reportable situations regime, which includes extending the reporting deadline for some breaches. Licensees will now have 90 days to submit a reportable situation instead of 30 days in situations that have "underlying circumstances ...

Renato Mota to leave Insignia Financial

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
After two decades with the business, Insignia Financial chief executive Renato Mota will exit in February 2024. In an ASX announcement, Insignia said the decision was a mutual agreement between the business and Mota. It has already commenced the search ...

Former AMP Capital executive takes over at Selfwealth

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
SelfWealth has named Craig Keary as its new chief executive, set to assume the role next week. The news of Keary joining comes just days after the trading platform rejected a takeover bid from rival Stake. Stake was offering 17.5 cents per share, which ...