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Latest AFCA data shows big shifts in complaints

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
In the realm of investments and advice, the number of complaints made to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority over the interpretation of product terms and conditions increased more than six-fold last financial year, while complaints about inappropriate ...

Warakirri welcomes non-executive director

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... called the appointment a great privilege. "I am delighted to join Warakirri and am committed to ensuring that the firm's focus remains on delivering superior outcomes for clients, which has underpinned the firm's almost 30-year history. I look forward ...

HUB24 posts record platform inflows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
HUB24 has posted its June quarter results, the wealth management group posted record platform annual net inflows of $11.7 billion, up 31.7% from the previous corresponding period (PCP). Total funds under administration (FUA) was $65.6 billion as of ...

Mirvac to become trustee of AWOF

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... vote by AMP Capital Wholesale Office Fund unitholders demonstrates their faith in Mirvac as a stable platform with a clear focus on governance and a long track record of delivering unitholder value." She concluded that the fund's modern, high-quality ...

Moore Wealth joins Count Financial

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... our values." So far in 2022, Count Financial has appointed 57 new advisers, as the CountPlus-owned licensee continues its focus on strategic growth.

New guidance to improve super funds' understanding of ESG risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... it is up to RSE licensees to construct scenarios that are realistic to their individual funds, however the regulator will focus on guidance on key considerations a licensee should apply when developing scenarios. "APRA encourages RSE licensees to undertake ...

Investors, advisers need further ESG education

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
Most Australians say ESG is important but claim they aren't receiving the assistance needed when it comes to sustainable investing. In line with its Australian market launch, Capital Preferences released its ESG is Personal: 2022 Study of ESG Preferences ...

ANZ to purchase Suncorp Bank for $4.9bn

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... Johnston and Clive van Horen and believe Suncorp Bank is a natural fit with ANZ given its culture, risk appetite and customer focus." Suncorp Bank will continue to be led by van Horen, who will report to Elliott and join ANZ's executive committee post ...

Praemium reports 92% flow increase

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... conditions impacting all wealth management firms, Praemium's chief executive Anthony Wamsteker said. However, taking a turn to focus on the positives, Wamsteker said: "Praemium deliver solid net inflows this quarter and strong annual net inflows." "The ...

Pendal FUM drops $12bn

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
Pendal Group has reported its funds under management dropped over 11% in the June quarter. On Friday the investment manager announced FUM dropped to $111.0 billion in the June quarter, down from $124.9 billion at the end of the March quarter. It reported ...