The optimal investment team structure – does it exist?

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The European Commission’s second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) came into effect on 3 January 2018, aimed at increasing competition and fee transparency amongst market participants inside and... Read more continue reading

New MetLife research suggests financial advisers should consider multiple payment structures to cater to individual client needs

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New research released by MetLife Australia reveals ‘commission’ isn’t the dirty word we think it is and suggests financial advisers should consider implementing a range of payment options to suit... Read more continue reading

Zenith grows team, signals further growth ambitions

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Leading investment research and consulting firm, Zenith Investment Partners is preparing for further growth opportunities with the appointment of Jason Huddy to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen Standard Investments partners with HUB24, provides comprehensive digital client engagement tools

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Global asset manager Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) is partnering with HUB24 to empower the investment and superannuation platform with comprehensive digital client engagement tools to deliver significantly improved investment and... Read more continue reading

Fourth Line successfully closes equity raise to fund technology agenda, talent resources and business growth

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Fourth Line has closed a first-round equity raising to further fund its technology agenda, talent resources and business growth. The equity raising is the first raising by the company since... Read more continue reading

MetLife appoints Wendy Tse Chief of Staff and External Affairs

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MetLife Australia has announced the appointment of Wendy Tse as Chief of Staff and External Affairs, joining the business in early April 2020. Wendy comes to MetLife from KPMG, where... Read more continue reading

BT extends Bushfire Assistance Package, reduces claims requirements for life insurance customers

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To help more life insurance customers impacted by the devastating bushfires, BT has extended the application period of its Bushfire Assistance Package to June 2020. BT is proactively calling customers... Read more continue reading

La Trobe Financial establishes Disaster Relief Package to support impacted customers

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La Trobe Financial has announced that it has established a Disaster Relief Package to assist customers affected by the bushfires. For customers who have lost their homes to the bushfires,... Read more continue reading

Investors’ the winners of tech disruption race

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Australian investors are the beneficiaries of technology-led disruption within the financial services sector as operational complexities are being continually reduced, according to Shannon Bernasconi, managing director of WealthO2. The combination... Read more continue reading

Aoris International Fund added to BT Wrap and Panorama

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The Aoris International Fund has been added to BT’s Wrap & Panorama platform. Aoris Investment Management are a specialist international equity manager with a focus on a single concentrated long-only... Read more continue reading