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Powerwrap, OneVue vets join MGP

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 1 JAN 2018
Managed Account Holdings is welcoming a former Powerwrap sales lead and a former head of compliance from OneVue as it continues to capitalise on its acquisition of Linear. Richard Carr has joined MGP as a business development manager to aid the growth ...

AMP adds LIF resources as deadline looms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 NOV 2017
... a practice diagnostic tool to help advisers identify areas of their business in need of attention and provides an action plan for them to follow in preparing their practice for LIF. AMP director, insurance proposition Greg Johnson said advisers are experiencing ...

Grant Thornton affirms indigenous commitment with new partner

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2017
... corporations Anthony Beven was appointed to play a key role in further developing Grant Thornton's Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan. He will also be integral to the firm's 2020 strategy to be a leading provider of services to business, government ...

ASIC targets retirement products and services

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... area faced by Australia's ageing population and hopes to release a discussion report later this year detailing an action plan. Elsewhere in the report, ASIC will continue to keep a close eye on advisers, particularly the big five financial advice firms ...

Super funds fight for financial inclusion

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
... Industry superannuation funds VicSuper and HESTA are among 30 organisations forming the national Financial Inclusion Action Plan, driving inclusion and resilience for adults who are experiencing financial exclusion. The initiative, facilitated by Good ...

Queensland continues venture capital commitment

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUN 2017
The Queensland Government is spending a further $11 million on venture capital investment via its Business Development Fund, as announced in the state's 2017-18 Budget. Working with Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), the Queensland government ...

Whistleblower protections under microscope

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 20 DEC 2016
... part of a government commitment to tackling tax misconduct. This commitment, part of the Open Government National Action Plan, aims to ensure appropriate protections are in place for people who report corruption, fraud, tax evasion or avoidance, and ...

CBA, Westpac put spotlight on financial exclusion

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... educational programs, including targeted education for youth and women over 40. "Our foundational Financial Inclusion Action Plan focuses on key areas where we believe Westpac can make the greatest contribution to financial inclusion in Australia. It ...

Industry fund fights financial exclusion

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2016
... collectively combat financial exclusion with the fund being one of 12 organisations to commit to a Financial Inclusion Action Plan. The $36 billion industry super fund met with experts and academics from a range of organisations to learn of the experience ...

ClearView welcomes new strategic shareholder

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 OCT 2016
... aligned advisers ClearView said the two companies were working towards a formal agreement to formally start the proposed action plan. "ClearView and Sony Life have a shared philosophy in providing both quality products and quality financial advice," ...