Iress repositions and refocuses to drive growth and innovation

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Iress has announced changes to its operating structure and senior leadership teams following a strategic review of its business. The change forms part of the steps the company is taking... Read more continue reading

Lonsec appoints Executive Director Adviser Sales and Service

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Lonsec Holdings has announced the key strategic appointment of Marc Hraiki to the newly created position of Executive Director Adviser Sales and Service. The appointment follows the acquisition of Implemented... Read more continue reading

FAAA statement regarding proposed experience pathway legislation

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The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) welcomes the Treasury’s opening of a consultation period on the proposed experience pathway legislation. Sarah Abood, CEO of the FAAA, says the announcement gives... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association lambasts proposed earnings calculation

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The Government’s proposed model to implement the $3 million tax threshold discriminates against self-managed super funds, says the SMSF Association. In its submission to the Treasury consultation paper, Better Targeted Superannuation... Read more continue reading

Put guardrails in place or face a return to vertical integration

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Guardrails need to be put in place before implementing some of the Quality of Advice (QAR) recommendations related to non-relevant providers giving ‘good advice’, or Australia will likely face a... Read more continue reading

DASH expands with 10 new hires following capital raise in March

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DASH Technology Group has expanded for the second time this year, hiring 10 staff across operations, platform, superannuation, product development, and client success teams. The industry leading fintech company completed... Read more continue reading

AMP Limited provides Q1 23 Bank, AUM and cashflows update

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Key points Continued disciplined growth in AMP Bank, with loan book increasing by $0.2 billion to $24.2 billion. Australian Wealth Management (AWM) assets under management (AUM) increased by $2 billion... Read more continue reading

State Street APAC CEO Mostapha Tahiri takes on additional responsibilities to lead the company’s Middle East business

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State Street has announced that Mostapha Tahiri, Asia Pacific chief executive officer, will take on additional responsibilities to lead the company’s Middle East business, effective immediately. Tahiri will serve as... Read more continue reading

SMSF Association appoints Head of Membership & Corporate Development

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The SMSF Association has appointed, Neil Sparks, as Head of Membership & Corporate Development, effective 1 May 2023. Sparks is a Fellow of the SMSF Association and has held the Association’s... Read more continue reading

SG Hiscock & Company commences strategic partnership with abrdn

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High conviction fund manager SG Hiscock & Company (SG Hiscock) has become the wholesale distribution partner of abrdn in the Australian market, effective yesterday. The firm has also successfully completed the... Read more continue reading