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UniSuper creates lead governance, compliance role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 FEB 2024
... Bradley will lead its investment governance and compliance processes while supporting internal and external financial advisers on investment issues. "We're delighted to welcome Annika to our team," UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said. ...

GBST upgrades WealthConnect platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... projections, ultimately delivering an improved overall client experience," he said. "Given the diminishing number of advisers, financial professionals in the advice sector face challenges in meeting client demands and are advocating for increased efficiencies ...

Vanguard Super hits $1bn, soft launches pension product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... investment options. While already available direct to consumers, the retirement options will be available to financial advisers once Vanguard Super's adviser portal - currently in pilot phase - is up and running, alongside the MySuper option. The ...

DASS settlement pending court approval, victims urged to claim

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... on 14 November 2023 should be given the green light. The lawsuit led by Shine Lawyers alleged that E&P's financial advisers, when they were operating under DASS, gave unsuitable advice that did not consider clients' particular needs or entire ...

Copia seals distribution partnership

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 FEB 2024
... for inflation. "We are pleased to welcome a global infrastructure strategy to the Copia stable as we continue to offer advisers and their clients a versatile selection of quality strategies to meet the changing needs of investors," he said. The fund ...

VanEck establishes foothold in Brisbane

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... Queensland market from next month, responding to growing demand for its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) among financial advisers in the state. The investment manager also bolstered its Australian team with new investment and capital markets, and client ...

MLC Life Insurance hires from Cbus

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 27 FEB 2024
... processes and industry-leading technology needed for the life insurance group to offer a positive experience for its advisers and customers, as well as superannuation funds, trustees, and their members. MLC Life Insurance chief executive Kent Griffin ...

Centrepoint Alliance targets further growth with new platform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... IconiQ Platform and iQ portfolios launched in December will further expand the services we can offer our community of advisers," Centrepoint chief executive John Shuttleworth said. The preview of the platform's design came as Centrepoint delivered its ...

Super funds in pole position for expanded advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 FEB 2024
... part of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package of reforms, which includes creating a new class of financial advisers called "Qualified Advisers" (QAs) who will not be financially incentivised. Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) chief ...

HSBC wins $23bn in admin, custody mandates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 FEB 2024
... asset administration into a single platform, facilitating an enhanced service experience for Perennial clients and their advisers," Perennial Partners head of operations Suzanne Bentley said. As at December end, Perennial Partners had about $7.1 billion ...