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HESTA launches Future Planner tool

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
HESTA has launched a digital tool to improve the accessibility of financial advice to its members, many of whom may experience barriers accessing conventional services provided by the broader industry. Since going live eight weeks ago, more than 60,000 ...

New role for Ian Silk

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
Long-serving AustralianSuper chief executive Ian Silk has taken on a new role with a consulting firm. He has joined KPMG Australia as a special adviser. In the part-time role, Silk will advise KPMG clients on environmental, social and governance issues. ...

IOOF moves forward with rebrand

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 NOV 2021
IOOF will proceed to rebrand as Insignia Financial after shareholders unanimously voted in favour for the change. Votes cast in yesterday's annual general meeting found shareholders embracing the new name and logo, garnering about 98% support. Flagging ...

Economic recap: Week to November 19

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 22 NOV 2021
Not taking a hike "It's not time to make a change Just relax, take it easy..." -Cat Stevens, Father and Son The curse du jour that is rising inflation has raised volatility in the bond and equity markets by virtue of the anticipated central bank ...

Sequoia buys general insurance book

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021
The ASX-listed wealth group is expanding its offering, obtaining a new general insurance AFSL and acquiring the customer book of a brokerage firm. Sequoia Financial Group has acquired the customer book of Tag Insurance Brokers, its associated business ...

Mawhinney lawyer accuses ASIC of trial by media

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2021
Embattled Mayfair 101 founder James Mawhinney's lawyer has accused ASIC of conducting a trial by media. Roberts Gray Lawyers, representing Mawhinney, accused the regulator of issuing a media release announcing contempt proceedings against Mawhinney ...

Supply chain issues push up retiree expenses

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021
Retirees continue to bear the brunt of an expensive retirement fuelled by global supply chain issues. Retired couples and singles saw living expenses in their twilight years rise 1% in the September quarter, the latest Association of Superannuation ...

'Great resignation' a real risk: Report

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 NOV 2021
A report on Australian workplaces as Sydney and Melbourne emerge from extended lockdowns reveals the 'great resignation' is a real risk, with employees feeling burnt out and disenchanted. The new insights from international professional services firm ...

Pinnacle backs investment platform

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 OCT 2021
Pinnacle Investment Management has made a $3 million cornerstone investment in OpenInvest. Melbourne-based fintech OpenInvest said it will use the funding to increase staff numbers to continue the roll out of its investment administration technology ...

IOOF to adopt new name, brand

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 OCT 2021
The 175-year-old wealth giant is set to rebrand in what chief executive Renato Mota calls an evolution, not a revolution. As part of its ongoing transformation and following a strategic review, IOOF will rebrand to Insignia Financial before the end ...