Industry Updates

Spark Financial Group launches digital investing solution

Spark Financial Group has launched a white label digital investing solution called Spark Invest, developed in conjunction with investment platform OpenInvest.

Fidelity launches metaverse experience

Fidelity International has launched a metaverse experience called Fidelity International Campus that aims to encourage financial literacy and educate users on the importance of financial planning, money management and investing.

Fortnum appoints practice engagement and growth manager

Fortnum Private Wealth has appointed former senior Insignia Financial advice delivery consultant Samantha Sun as practice engagement and growth manager for Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

Governance leader appointed to NZ Super guardians board

Governance leader Fiona Oliver has been appointed to the board of the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation.

Govt announces YFYS test changes

The Government has announced several proposed changes for the Your Future, Your Super performance test, which it will consult on.

MLC appoints two executives to retail distribution team

MLC Life Insurance has appointed Jarrad Wilson and Rob Dassie as head of distribution for the northern region and southern region, respectively. 

FPSB updates global financial planning standards

The Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB) has released updated global financial planning standards.

Infocus launches new functionality

Infocus has launched the ‘Magic Button’ functionality which will integrate the licensees advice management system PlatformplusAMS and platform PlatformplusWRAP.

FPA & AFA officially merge to become FAAA

The FPA and the AFA have merged to form the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA), with AFA president Sam Perara stepping away from the merged entity.

intelliflo appoints BDMs

Advice tech provider intelliflo has appointed Kate Fellows and Aaron Thiele as business development managers.

Aviva appoints client solutions director

Asset management business Aviva Investors has appointed Shiqi Wang as client solutions director in the Asia Pacific.  

APRA finds NobleOak in breach of prudential and reporting obligations

APRA has found NobleOak Life is in breach of its prudential and reporting obligations concerning capital.

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