GSFM launches CI Global Private Markets Funds in Australia

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GSFM, with CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM) as investment manager of the underlying funds, has launched the CI Global Private Markets Growth Fund and CI Global Private Markets Income... Read more continue reading

Fewer customers impacted by breaches, but claims issues remain a focus for life insurers

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The Life Insurance Code Compliance Committee (Life CCC) has found fewer breaches reported by insurers, as well as the lowest number of customers affected by breaches since the Life Insurance... Read more continue reading

Alceon announces strategic investment in INSITE DC, accelerates next-gen data centre development 

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Leading Australian multi-strategy alternative investment manager Alceon has announced a strategic investment into INSITE DC, a rapidly growing Australian data centre developer and operator. Alceon’s investment provides INSITE DC with capital to significantly accelerate the experienced... Read more continue reading

JANA Strengthens Wealth Leadership with Appointment of Zac Leman as General Manager, Wealth

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JANA Investment Advisers (JANA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Zac Leman as General Manager, Wealth. Zac’s appointment reflects strong growth and momentum in JANA Wealth, with total wealth... Read more continue reading

Pengana International Equities Limited snares Antipodes as manager in overhaul

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The $322 million Listed Investment Company, Pengana International Equities Limited (ASX: PIA), confirmed it has snared one of the highest performing global equities managers in the Australian market, Antipodes, to... Read more continue reading

Statement from MLC / Insignia Financial on annual super performance test consultation

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We welcome last Friday’s consultation on the annual superannuation performance test and the Government’s openness to redesigning it to better represent Australians who invest their superannuation in non-MySuper investment options,... Read more continue reading

HUB24 appoints Head of Retail Distribution

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HUB24 has appointed Nathan Taggart as Head of Retail Distribution, reinforcing the company’s commitment to continuing to deliver market-leading service for financial advisers. Mr Taggart brings more than a decade... Read more continue reading

HESTA reduces insurance fees and strengthens protection for members

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HESTA has announced an average 12% drop in insurance fees across all cover types[1] will take effect later this year as part of a broader suite of changes designed to provide... Read more continue reading

CSLR levy to shrink adviser numbers: FAAA survey

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A survey of members by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) shows the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) levy is set to significantly impact Australia’s financial advice landscape, with the majority of respondents saying it will push up costs... Read more continue reading

FAAA introduces new customer ID forms to help advisers navigate AML/CTF reforms

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The FAAA has launched updated customer identification forms to help advisers meet the most significant changes to the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime in nearly twenty years. The forms were... Read more continue reading