GSFM launches distribution capability in New Zealand with Munro PIE fund

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GSFM and its fund manager partner, Munro Partners, have launched the Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund into the New Zealand market. Adminis Funds Limited is manager and issuer... Read more continue reading

Apex Group appointed fund administrator for $2.3 billion Mutual Limited Retail Funds business

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Apex Group has been appointed to provide fund administration and transfer agency services for leading Australian credit manager Mutual Limited. Mutual Limited, established in 2009, is an independently owned Australian... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 11 April, 2025

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Investment markets and key developments Share markets had a roller coaster ride over the last week – first plunging on the back of ongoing worries about Trump’s tariffs before rebounding... Read more continue reading

HUB24 adds new portfolio managers to Discover solution

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HUB24 has added five new portfolio managers to its Discover offer, delivering broader choice to empower advisers with solutions to support their clients throughout their wealth accumulation and retirement journey.... Read more continue reading

Brian Bissaker joins the Australian Ethical Investment (AEI) Board 

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Australian Ethical Investment has announced the appointment of Brian Bissaker to its Board as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective 15 April 2025. Brian has a successful career spanning more than... Read more continue reading

Azimut High Conviction SMA awarded ‘Recommended’ rating by Lonsec

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Investment research, ratings and asset consulting firm, Lonsec, has awarded investment consultant, AZ Sestante, a ‘Recommending’ rating for the Azimut Investments High Conviction Global Equities Separately Managed Account (SMA). The... Read more continue reading

Cost of living crunch drives Australians to abandon traditional means of mental health support

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As the cost of living crisis tightens its grip, a new trend is emerging: Australians are turning away from the traditional financial support networks of family and friends, instead choosing... Read more continue reading

ASIC consults on plan to increase visibility of firms’ breach and complaints data

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As part of its commitment to enhance transparency and accountability, ASIC is consulting on plans to publish two dashboards containing firm-level Reportable Situations (RS) and Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) data... Read more continue reading

Navigating an evolving landscape of interconnected risks: the role of active stewardship in AXA IM’s fiduciary duty

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AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) has released its 2024 Stewardship report, reaffirming its commitment to long-term value creation through active stewardship. The report outlines AXA IM’s ongoing efforts to drive... Read more continue reading

FAAA outlines five priorities for next Federal government 

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has outlined five key asks for an incoming government.  The five key asks of the FAAA are:   Fix the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort... Read more continue reading