GQG added to CFS platform
The GQG Partners Wholesale Global Equity Fund is now available on the CFS FirstChoice platform.
November 22, 2022
‘Buy now, pay later’ consultation open
The government has commenced a consultation process for regulating ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) products.
November 22, 2022
Gender diversity a priority for fund managers
The 2022 Financial Services Council (FSC) Diversity Survey found 20 of its global and domestic fund manager members want to improve diversity in investment teams.
November 22, 2022
Fortnum launches business optimisation service
Australian financial services licensee Fortnum Private Wealth has launched a business optimisation service to help advisers materially improve their businesses’ quality, profitability, and capital value.
November 22, 2022
Stonepeak and Spirit Super acquire GeelongPort
Alternative investment firm Stonepeak and Australian industry super fund Spirit Super have acquired GeelongPort, Victoria’s second-largest port and a significant driver of the state’s economy.
November 21, 2022
Perpetual head of equities resigns
Perpetual head of equities Paul Skamvougeras has resigned and will be replaced by Vince Pezzullo.
November 21, 2022
Zurich enters partnership agreement with Wests Tigers
Life insurer Zurich Financial Services has partnered with NRL team Wests Tigers, including sponsorship of the Zurich Centre, a new state-of-the-art training and administrative facility.
November 21, 2022
Consumer financial wellbeing slipped slightly over the last year
Savvy, an online financial broker, has released the Financial Wellbeing Report: The Changing State of Australians’ Finances, which reveals the latest findings on how the nation’s population has fared financially over the past three years.
November 18, 2022
RI managers performing in line with ERIG Index
Responsible Investment (RI) tilted Australian equity funds tracked the index during the September quarter, according to the most recent update from the Evergreen Responsible Investment Grading (ERIG) Index.
November 18, 2022
Sally Loane appointed as chair of Destination NSW
Former Financial Services Council chief executive Sally Loane has been appointed as chair of tourism body Destination NSW.
November 17, 2022
Number of advisers steadying
The profession has seen a net departure of three advisers this week with the total number on the ASIC Financial Adviser Register sitting at 15,899.
November 17, 2022
Pendal/Perpetual still working on deal ‘despite what you may have read in the press’
Perpetual’s proposed acquisition of Pendal has seen both parties agree to advised terms in the arrangement.
November 17, 2022
