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MLC waives licensee fees, delays dealer group transitions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020
MLC Wealth is waiving licensee fees for all of its aligned financial advisers as they struggle to operate their businesses and provide support to clients during unprecedented uncertainty. It has also delayed the transition of advisers from Apogee and ...

Vanguard launches simplified investment platform

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2020
... to local investors. "For more than 20 years Vanguard has helped Australians work toward their financial goals, but we recognise that we could make investing with us a more seamless experience," Kolimago said. "Both the new website and Vanguard personal ...

Schroders appoints regional leadership

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
Schroders has promoted from within to appoint leaders for its Asia Pacific operations. Schroders country head for Australia Chris Durack has been appointed co-head of Asia Pacific, in a move designed to support the firm's growth in the region. Durack ...

FEW launches Livestream series

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
In response to COVID-19, Financial Executive Women has launched an industry-first Livestream event series for its members. FEW Connect, which will showcase industry leaders and experts four days a week, is open to all members and staff of FEW's ...

COVID-19 spurs greater scrutiny of foreign investment

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced that all proposed foreign investment into Australia will be subject to regulatory approval to protect national interests during the COVID-19 crisis. The temporary measures, which came into effect on Sunday ...

Cash management account to shutter

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... from Macquarie (which also offers a cash management product) published earlier this month said that 93% of advisers recognise the value of cash management services, but just 50% are able to offer those services to their clients. Despite the demand, cash ...

AFCA updates approach amid COVID-19 crisis

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority will shift its dispute resolution approach, prioritising complaints that relate to COVID-19. The ombudsman said although COVID-19 complaints would be fast-tracked, the circumstances under which financial ...

Time for financials to step up: Study

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
New research reveals that nine in 10 Australians believe the finance sector has a key role to play in generating positive social, environmental and economic outcomes for the nation. The study comes out of Australian Ethical and Responsible Investment ...

Super fund merger delayed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... have put extra strain on people. "Clearly things have changed rapidly for all Australians in the last few weeks. We recognise the pressure that this is putting on our members and our staff, both at work and at home," she added. "We think extending the ...

Industry fund boss exits

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
... Russell said he was proud of the contribution he had made to the fund, and called on regulators and the government to recognise the role of industry specific funds like Media Super. "We are totally member-focused, and woven into the fabric of our industries. ...