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CALI launches scholarship to boost female risk advisers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2023
... senior female life insurance industry leader who will act as a mentor. "CALI believes it is important to play our part to foster the next generation of female financial risk advisers to ensure a strong pipeline of talent and leadership while also addressing ...

MSCI amplifies AI capabilities

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
The global investment company has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the development of generative AI solutions for the investment industry. Powered by Google Cloud's gen AI platform Vertex AI and climate technology, including ...

Magellan reverts to old leadership model

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2023
Magellan Financial Group has again overhauled its executive ranks and board, in a move that will see it revert to an old model affecting the roles of chief executive and chief investment officer. Effective today, the group's chief executive and chief ...

MLC Life backs adviser platform

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2023
MLC Life Insurance has assisted the launch of Risk Hub, a new support platform designed to help advisers excel in risk advice. Risk Hub was officially launched this month by founder and former Zurich Financial Services head of digital Marc Fabris. It ...

MFS appoints new country head

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2023
... well prepared for the next phase. Josh has played a key role in solidifying our presence across the region and helping to foster our local culture," she said. "He is more than ready to lead the team in the years' ahead. Playing the long game at MFS extends ...

AZ NGA acquires stake in Sydney advice firm

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 31 JUL 2023
AZ NGA has acquired an economic interest of 42% in Foster Raffan iPlan, to support the business in its growth and expansion endeavours. Based in North Sydney, Foster Raffan iPlan specialises in wealth management and retirement planning and is led by ...

Sequoia expands professional services arm

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2023
The listed wealth group will acquire and merge the businesses of Castle Corporate and Castle Legal for $3.15 million. Castle Corporate assists accountants, financial advisers, and lawyers with the formation of companies, trusts, and self-managed super ...

Calastone, Schroders collaborate on tokenised investment vehicle

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 27 JUN 2023
... application of distributed ledger technology (DLT) and tokenisation across trading, administration, and distribution could foster potential transformations in the value chain. "We've been working with DLT for many years, exploring different types of ...

AI in ESG: Risk or opportunity?

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 5 JUN 2023
... reflect societal biases due to biased inputs or datasets, such as race, gender, nationality, or age. However, AI can also foster inclusion, like enhancing access in financial services or enabling remote diagnostic services in healthcare. Human capital ...

Cbus, EISS Super finalise merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2023
... outcomes." The merger sees the departure of several EISS Super staff, including chair Peter Tighe and chief executive Lance Foster. "It has been a pleasure being part of the retirement journeys of our members and we're confident that the merger with ...