KANIKA SOOD   Netwealth ended March 2021 with $41.8 billion in funds under administration, an increase of 50% over the prior corresponding period.KARREN VERGARA   The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) is providing personalised feedback for those who failed the examination.

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   Willis Towers Watson Investments will target net-zero emissions across its fully discretionary delegated investment portfolio by 2050.KANIKA SOOD   A Sydney multi-boutique has signed on a passive fund that tracks Bitcoin and will offer it to Australian investors.

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   Honan has announced it will enter the reinsurance market through the launch of Honan Re.ANNABELLE DICKSON   The prudential regulator has commenced industry consultation on revisions to the prudential standards for life insurers to protect life insurance policy holders against the use of offshore reinsurers.

ANNABELLE DICKSON   The micro-investing platform is targeting SMSFs with its custom portfolio option, giving members more control over their portfolio allocations.ELIZA BAVIN   The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned SMSF trustees of a new scheme it has uncovered that aims to avoid paying potential tax liabilities.

BENJAMIN ONG   Employment increased to 13,077,600 - and now has overtaken its previous peak of 13,008,670 before the pandemic and the social restrictions and lockdowns.BENJAMIN ONG   If in doubt, remain patient and do nothing. This is the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's philosophy, as demonstrated by its most recent decision on the official cash rate.

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   The US financial markets regulator has confirmed it has concerns around the rapid growth of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs).ANNABELLE DICKSON   The government has moved forward with the Modernising Business Registers (MBR) program with a singular registry platform, eliminating seven registry interactions.

KARREN VERGARA   Women's participation in the workforce has reached a record high of 61.8%, the latest employment statistics show.ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   The former head of research and strategic accounts at Macquarie has joined an alternative investment platform.

KANIKA SOOD   Two Australian chief investment officers made the annual Power 100 list published by Chief Investment Officer.KANIKA SOOD   Vanguard has appointed a four-person board for its forthcoming superannuation product, to be chaired by Peggy O'Neal.

ANNABELLE DICKSON   The platform has recorded increased funds under administration (FUA) of $37.9 billion as it expands its presence in the UK with the opening of an office in Edinburgh, Scotland.KARREN VERGARA   Accounting and self-managed superannuation fund software provider BGL is launching one of its products in Singapore.

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   The Lowy Family Group backed Assembly Funds Management has acquired six early learning centres in North West Sydney.ELIZABETH MCARTHUR   Family office Kin Group has moved to acquire consumer products and wellness company McPherson's via its subsidiary Gallin.