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Former Life Plan FP adviser cops ban

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
ASIC slapped a three-year ban on a former Life Plan FP financial adviser for failing to act in the best interests of clients and not being able to maintain "high standards". Gawad Nabi, who served as an authorised representative of Hobart-based Life ...

Major themes to watch in the ETF space

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024
... gold, artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure listings, according to experts speaking at the inaugural Financial Standard Future Investing Forum this morning. Global X chief executive Evan Metcalf said a major trend he has noticed was those wanting ...

Fidelity confirms active ETFs to launch in coming weeks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024
... for several of its funds, Fidelity International will launch four active ETFs by June 3. Earlier this month, Financial Standard reported Fidelity's plans to expand its range of active ETFs, first introduced in 2018, with Fidelity International Australia ...

ASIC issues experienced pathway guidance

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024
... existing provider who has passed the financial adviser exam by their exam cut-off day is required to meet the qualifications standard by 1 January 2026 in order to continue to provide personal advice from that date," ASIC's guides states. An existing ...

NovaPort Capital team calls it a day

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024
... decline in flows ultimately meant it was in the best interests of investors to close them. In a statement to Financial Standard, a spokesperson for Fidante further explained: "Following an extensive review, NovaPort Capital has made the difficult decision ...

Another corporate fund bites the dust

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024
... held for the Nissan plan in October last year, Willis Towers Watson head of retirement Louise Campbell told Financial Standard she was "not able to comment on what Nissan's approach may be."

Cbus deputy CIO exits

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024
... Alexandra Campbell, has resigned from her role after a total of four years with the fund, Cbus confirmed to Financial Standard. Campbell was initially appointed as head of infrastructure, and was then promoted to head of private markets. She previously ...

Spaceship appoints new chief risk officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024
Spaceship has tapped a former ASIC and APRA operative to be its new chief risk officer. Maan Beydoun joined Spaceship this month in the role, following three years in a similar role at employee management software firm Flare HR. He brings over two decades' ...

CFA Society Australia launches

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2024
CFA Society Australia has officially launched, with the aim to giving a stronger voice to Australian CFA charterholders while raising the recognition of the CFA credential in Australia. CFA Society Australia chief executive Lisa Carroll said the transition ...

Price dislocations pave way for active managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... apart from the US, none of the regions is trading at much more expensive level than their historical averages." Financial Standard is the media partner of the 2024 Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association Conference.