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IRESS partners with bank

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2019
... outcomes for borrowers and brokers by simplifying the digital experience and creating faster turnaround times. IRESS' general manager, lending Phil Quin-Conroy said: "We are delighted to partner with Volt, who have a bold, customer-centric vision of ...

Aon exits advice

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2019
... months, in what it described as a "phased approach." In a media statement, Aon confirmed Aon Hewitt Financial Advice (AHFA) general manager Jayson Walker would execute a management buy-out of the business, allowing AHFA to "invest in the requirements ...

Colonial First State removes funds

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2019
... due to the benefits they provide members, including lower cost, diversification and simplicity," CFS acting executive general manager Kelly Power said. Fee cuts On April 18, CFS also announced fee reductions to apply across its FirstChoice Wholesale ...

Home buyers lack basic financial concepts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2019
... gaps in financial literacy among home buyers, 43% of respondents considered themselves financially confident. Westpac general manager of home ownership Will Ranken said: "It's encouraging to see the majority of home buyers are already making the most ...

ASA to vote against AMP remuneration

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2019
... swing against AMP at the wealth manager's AGM next week. ASA will vote against AMP's remuneration report at its annual general meeting next Thursday, as it harbours ongoing concerns about culture and governance at the wealth manager. On Wednesday the ...

Financial software firm strengthens leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2019
... institutional and investment management business. Based in Sydney, he will report to SS&C's senior vice president and general manager of institutional and investment management Christy Bremner. Bremner said: "We're pleased to have Steve join our team ...

ASIC bans Gold Coast adviser

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2019
... were authorised representatives of Pulse Markets between March 2015 and May 2016. Pulse was only authorised to provide general advice and trade in equities and derivatives, but it appears Peters represented Pulse as being authorised to engage in discretionary ...

Insurance expert joins $33bn super fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2019
... provides consultation services on insurance, brokerage services and claims advocacy. This includes group risk insurance, general insurance and group income protection. According to Rainmaker analysis using APRA data, industry funds experienced the largest ...

First State Super integrates advice, overhauls leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
... in the role of group chief executive until a permanent appointment is announced later this year. As a result StatePlus general manager of business development and marketing James Panaretos and general manager of financial planning Andrew Vogt will depart. ...

Colonial First State makes major fee cuts

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
... and we're aiming to make our platform and investments as cost effective as possible for them," CFS acting executive general manager Kelly Power said. Fee cut details Businesswide, CFS is removing regulatory reform fee across all its products and ...