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Netwealth records $78bn FUA, flags departure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
Netwealth is reporting a record increase in funds under administration (FUA), as it prepares to farewell its chief financial officer. In a quarterly update, Netwealth said a $6 billion increase in FUA in the December quarter has pushed its total FUA ...

Aware Super, ART hire member service heads

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 29 JAN 2024
... recently as head of the contact centre. As head of member support, Rix joins Aware Super's 650-strong operations and technology division, initially reporting to chief operating officer Jo Brennan. The recruit is tasked with leading a team of senior ...

500 jobs to be axed at abrdn

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 JAN 2024
... programme includes the removal of management layers, increasing spans of control, further efficiency in outsourcing and technology areas, as well as reducing overheads in group functions and support services. The bulk of the savings will be in non-staff ...

Aussies want advice from their super fund: CFS

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 23 JAN 2024
... value of advice and the greater willingness among advised customers to engage with other sources of advice," CFS said. "Technology has a key role to play in making advice more accessible." Both advised and unadvised Australians agree that those struggling ...

MSC Trustees acquires Certane Corporate Trust

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024
... for an exciting prospect for all stakeholders. The combined businesses, with their collective industry experience and technology, are extremely well positioned to support existing and new clients."

Family offices embrace outsourcing: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
... these outsourcers included poor responsiveness, a limited scope of service, issues with their level of expertise and technology issues. Some respondents also complained about poor onboarding. As such, nearly half (44%) of all family offices surveyed ...

KKR rolls out alternatives education solution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 JAN 2024
KKR has launched a digital education platform to help financial advisers and individual investors better understand the alternatives landscape. The KKR Alternatives Unlocked platform offers macroeconomic insights, investment perspectives and educational ...

Macquarie consortium bids for technology firm

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JAN 2024
Macquarie Capital, as part of a consortium, is attempting to take over a global software and technology company for about $1.5 billion. The consortium that also comprises Stirling Square Capital Partners and TA Associates via Giant BidCo want to acquire ...

SimCorp names new country manager for Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... fewer, larger funds is driving ongoing M&A activity and operational efficiency, presenting "promising opportunities" for technology providers. Cotroneo noted that advanced technology and data are becoming crucial in supporting larger funds, predicting ...

HUB24 sets sights on $100bn FUA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JAN 2024
... to Equity Trustees after signing an agreement in which the latter will provide custodial platform administration and technology solutions. Up to $3.75 billion is expected to shift in the second half of FY24 and the balance in FY25. "HUB24's proposition ...