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AMP reports boost in IFA flows, mulls advice unit options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 FEB 2024
Despite seeing an influx of independent financial advisers' (IFAs) business, AMP continues to seek alternatives for its advice unit as it reports another loss. In the first half of the 2024 financial year, the wealth firm recorded a 33% year on ...

AustralianSuper calls for an 'account for life'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 12 FEB 2024
... expectations of this important phase of their life," Blackmore concluded. "It's important we listen to superannuation members and seek to understand their changing needs, and in response develop holistic solutions which not only build the adequacy of ...

Grok Ventures appoints new chief executive

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024
... challenge of our time - decarbonising our planet, quickly." Cannon-Brookes said Grok will be committing more capital and will seek partners to "scale our climate investment opportunities." "Grok has been a first mover and made real world impacts via ...

BlackRock appoints Aussie head, builds out NZ business

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
Former deputy head of BlackRock Australasia Jason Collins will step into the role of head of Australia. This comes as the global fund manager prepares to open a New Zealand office. In his new role, Collins will continue to report to Andrew Landman ...

Class action filed against IC Markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
Piper Alderman has formally filed its class action against International Capital Markets (IC Markets) for offering contracts for difference to retail investors. The law firm began investigating the potential for a class action in October 2023. Now filed ...

PGIM names institutional client group lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2024
... and solutions." The firm cited its strong footprint in Australia supporting a growing network of institutional clients who seek diversified long-term investment solutions across traditional and alternative asset classes. With a proven track record in ...

Schroders shutters Asian Shares Fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
Schroder Investment Management is terminating its Asian shares offering, citing a lack of demand. Schroders ceased accepting applications and redemptions for the Schroders Asian Shares Fund last month, saying the decision was made after careful consideration ...

Massive crypto Ponzi scheme unravels

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JAN 2024
A US court and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have slapped charges on three individuals that include an Australian citizen for allegedly perpetrating a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme known as HyperFund, raising $2.6 billion (US$1.7bn). ...

ASIC files contempt orders against repeat offender

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
ASIC has filed a contempt application in the Federal Court against former Wealth & Risk Management (WRM) director Joshua David Fuoco. In February 2018, the Melbourne-based wealth manager was ordered by the Federal Court not to carry on or be involved ...

Aware Super appoints head of public market equities

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... intent to deepen engagement with corporates, brokers, and advisers, aiming to become the preferred partners as companies seek capital for sustainable, shareholder-focused returns.