Alphinity bolsters ESG, research capabilities

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Leading Australian and global equities boutique fund manager, Alphinity Investment Management, has strengthened its ESG investing and research capabilities with a set of appointments, as it celebrates its 10 year... Read more continue reading

PMM Group announces appointment of Murray Hills as Executive Chairman  

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Perth headquartered financial services group PMM Group Pty Ltd (PMM) has announced the appointment of Murray Hills as the organisation’s Executive Chairman effective October 8th. Murray Hills is acknowledged as a financial services industry... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia launches innovative Crisis Extension cover

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AIA Australia has launched an extension to its highly rated Crisis Recovery product, which will give customers access to a greater level of protection over a longer period, at a... Read more continue reading

Vanguard bolsters Risk Management with new executive appointment

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Vanguard Australia has announced the appointment of Curt Jacques as Head of Risk Management, joining the fund manager’s Australian Executive Team. Based in Sydney, Mr Jacques’ appointment follows a comprehensive... Read more continue reading

Praemium takes control of Powerwrap

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Leading global platform Praemium has successfully taken control of Powerwrap following its off-market take-over. Payment of the 94% in acceptances received during the take-over was completed on 2 October 2020.... Read more continue reading

Perennial Private to Public Opportunities fund no.2 closes fully subscribed

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Perennial’s Private to Public Opportunities Fund No.2 (PPP2, the Fund) has closed its capital raising fully subscribed – attracting $125 million from a wide range of wholesale investors. PPP2 will... Read more continue reading

Best Interests Duty not always in consumer’s best interests

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Life insurance advice delivered in line with the Best Interests Duty is not always in the consumer’s best interests according to Synchron Director, Don Trapnell. Synchron is calling for the... Read more continue reading

PPS Mutual continues strong profit-share assignment to members for 2020

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PPS Mutual has announced its fourth round of profit share rates to eligible Members for the 2020 financial year. This is the fourth consecutive year of profit share allocations made... Read more continue reading

MLC Life Insurance boosts group insurance credentials with new appointments

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MLC Life Insurance has boosted its group insurance team for the future as the company focuses on providing strong value to superfunds, trustees and members. Sean Williamson, Chief Group Insurance... Read more continue reading

Funds announce agreement to enter exclusive merger due diligence

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Two of Queensland’s leading profit-for-member superannuation funds have signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enter into merger discussions. Energy Super and LGIAsuper will commence due diligence to explore... Read more continue reading