MLC Life hires three in distribution team
MLC Life Insurance has made three appointments in its northern region retail distribution team.
November 23, 2023
ASFA names former HESTA executive Mary Delahunty as CEO
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has appointed former HESTA executive Mary Delahunty as CEO.
November 23, 2023
Rest commits $1 billion to green data centres
One of Australia’s largest industry super funds, Rest, has invested $1 billion in green data centres via renewable and clean energy infrastructure manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, committing to further the sustainable digitisation progress.
November 22, 2023
Coredata appoints Dean Thomas as APAC head
Coredata Research has appointed Dean Thomas as CEO of CoreData APAC.
November 22, 2023
The best of financial planning in Australia recognised at inaugural FAAA Awards
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has announced the 2023 winners of the inaugural FAAA Awards across six professional categories.
November 21, 2023
Super Members Council announces inaugural CEO
Political journalist and industry association leader Misha Schubert has been named as the first ever CEO of the Super Members Council of Australia, which was formed by the merger of AIST and Industry Super Australia.
November 21, 2023
Total super assets hit $3.56 trillion in September: APRA
Australia’s total superannuation assets have increased 8.5 per cent year on year to $3.56 trillion in September 2023, according to the latest quarterly figures from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
November 21, 2023
New Acadian paper highlights extension strategies
Investment manager Acadian Asset Management has released a new paper, identifying the differentiation of strategies that improve risk-adjusted performance from those that simply amplify active risk as one of the biggest challenges for professional investors.
November 21, 2023
CFS launches new integration feature for FirstChoice platform
Colonial First State (CFS) has introduced a new technology to its FirstChoice platform, aiming to reduce set-up time for new and existing accounts via integration with wealth management software Xplan and existing client data.
November 21, 2023
Growth funds’ returns dip in October: Chant West
The return of median superannuation growth funds (invested 61 to 80 per cent in growth assets) fell 1.5 per cent in October, according to fund research group Chant West.
November 20, 2023
COG takes ClearView’s Centrepoint holdings
COG Financial Services has acquired 19.99 per cent of Centrepoint for $13 million, just days after pulling its rival offer for Diverger.
November 17, 2023
Count amends Diverger offer
Count has amended its binding scheme implementation agreement to acquire Diverger, announced in September and due to be completed in February.
November 17, 2023
