Industry Updates

AFCA appoints former consumer advocacy lead to to board

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has appointed former Consumer Action Law Centre CEO Gerard Brody to its independent board.

Lumiant acquires US-based health platform Genivity

Advice and client engagement platform Lumiant has longevity and health planning solution for financial advisers acquired Genivity. 

North managed portfolios pass $9b in AUM

The managed portfolio range inside wrap investment platform North has grown by 420 per cent in the past two years, passing $9 billion.

TAL Risk Academy unveils adviser Code of Ethics series

TAL Risk Academy is launching ‘Ethics Month’ in May which will broadcast four CPD webinars focused on the financial adviser Code of Ethics.

Janus Henderson appoints fixed interest strategist

Janus Henderson has appointed Emma Lawson as fixed interest strategist in macroeconomics.

Betashares bolsters adviser services team

Fund manager Betashares has appointed John Bezich as state manager for Western Australia.

Life insurance critical to objective of super: MLC Life

MLC Life Insurance has made the case for group insurance in a submission to the federal government’s consultation paper on legislating the objective of superannuation.

Climate Council appoints philanthropist and RBA board member as chair

Prominent business and community leader Carol Schwartz has been appointed as the chair of the Climate Council.

Plutosoft launches bulk RoA functionality

Plutosoft has launched ‘Bulk Activities,’ a functionality that allows advisers to bulk produce client reports.

Global X appoints portfolio manager

Global X ETFs has appointed former BetaShares assistant portfolio manager Jessica Leung as a portfolio manager. 

Future Fund appoints ex Carlyle MD to head up PE team

The Future Fund has appointed David Bluff from US private equity giant Carlyle Group to head up its private equity team, reporting to deputy chief investment officer Alicia Gregory.

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