First Sentier appoints chief operating officer
Fund manager First Sentier Investors has appointed Amanda Gazal as chief operating officer, overseeing the company’s day-to-day operations.
November 02, 2023
TAL launches digital insurance platform for super members
Life insurer TAL has launched digital platform TAL Connect to help superannuation fund members manage their insurance covers and claims.
November 02, 2023
State Street cuts management costs of six Australian SPDR ETFs
Asset management business State Street Global Advisors has announced substantial management cost reductions on six of its Australian-based SPDR ETFs.
November 01, 2023
Maple-Brown Abbott promotes within distribution team
Boutique fund manager Maple-Brown Abbott has made a slew of promotions within its distribution team.
November 01, 2023
Managed fund registrations soar while super products dip in September quarter: APIR
Software company APIR has identified 228 financial product registrations in the September quarter of 2023, in line with the five-year rolling average for the same period.
November 01, 2023
Gender, income gaps persist in retirement savings: ASFA data
Industry data has found that a $25,000 difference in annual salary will mean 10 extra years of work when it comes to accumulating a comfortable superannuation balance before retirement.
November 01, 2023
LifeBid raises $1.45m in equity funding
Life insurance platform LifeBid has raised $1.45 million in equity funding since launching its equity raising campaign in August, surpassing its goal of $1 million. Some 147 investors participated in the fundraising round. They were predominantly from the life insurance and financial advice sectors. The successful equity crowdfunding campaign follows a strategic co-investment of $630,000
October 31, 2023
MLC Life Insurance appoints COO and CPO
MLC Life Insurance has appointed Jane Murray and Kristin Miller to the roles of chief operating officer and chief people officer, respectively.
October 31, 2023
Betashares launches currency hedged version of FTSE 100 ETF
ETF manager Betashares has launched a currency hedged version of its FTSE 100 ETF on the ASX.
October 31, 2023
Financial stress takes a heavy toll: Rest survey
The latest survey by a profit-to-member super fund Rest has revealed that financial stress and cost-of-living pressures are taking a toll on the mental health and outlook of its young members.
October 31, 2023
Requirement met for AMP Capital domestic sale met
AMP and Dexus Funds Management have confirmed the requirement needed to complete the sale of AMP Capital’s real estate and domestic infrastructure equity business Collimate Capital has been met.
October 31, 2023
Diverger receives rival acquisition offer
Diverger has confirmed in an announcement to the ASX that it has received a non-binding offer to be acquired by COG Financial Services.
October 30, 2023
