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CommSec names new chief economist

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024
CommSec has named Ryan Felsman as the new chief economist after Craig James announced he would be stepping down after more than 22 years with the firm. Felsman has been with CommSec since 2017 as senior economist. Prior to that he worked at Colonial ...

amicaa head of distribution exits

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024
Jeremy Gordon has quit amicaa Investments after just four months with the credit specialist that teamed up with global buyout firm Carlyle. A spokesperson for amicaa confirmed his departure and said the groups is looking for a new sales head. "We have ...

Advisers must prioritise Conflicts Priority Rule: AFCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 OCT 2024
After assessing a large volume of Dixon Advisory complaints, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) warned financial advisers of their responsibilities to manage conflicts of interest under the Conflicts Priority Rule. AFCA senior ombudsman ...

CSLR warns adviser levy will balloon

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024
The Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) warned the advice sector should brace for an even bigger levy in the 2026 financial year, forecasting a total of $20 million. Financial advisers are set to cough up more than $20 million in FY26, which will ...

APRA questioned on super performance test

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024
APRA has been questioned by the House of Representatives around how it monitors superannuation fund performance and whether there should be more focus on fees over returns. Independent MP Allegra Spender questioned APRA deputy chair Margaret Cole on ...

Regal indicted for alleged short-selling breach

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 OCT 2024
Regal Partners has been indicted by the South Korean securities watchdog after a former employee allegedly breached the country's tough short-selling rules. The Korean Prosecutor's Office issued an indictment against Regal and its former employee ...

VFMC investment team takes shape

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Victoria Funds Management Corporation's investment chief has completed the final step in revamping his investment team to build a more efficient delegation structure. Russell Clarke has streamlined his direct reports to four - head of portfolio ...

Perpetual remuneration report cops first strike

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Perpetual shareholders' overwhelming rejection of the remuneration report yesterday comes as the fund manager stemmed outflows in the September quarter. In an opening address to the annual general meeting (AGM), outgoing Perpetual chair by Tony ...

Perks announces new acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 18 OCT 2024
Adelaide-based financial services and accounting firm Perks has acquired local accounting and business services company, GPK Holdich. Perks said the partnership will further strengthen the firm's position as one of Australia's largest independently ...

Consultant hires investment solution head

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2024
Genium Investment Partners has appointed a former sales director of Mason Stevens to the role of head of investment solutions. Andrew Vong has taken on the role and will be responsible for attracting new consulting, managed account and research rating ...