Industry Updates

Aware Super appoints COO in executive team shake-up

Aware Super has reorganised its executive team, appointing HESTA chief financial officer Sally Collins as chief operating officer with an expanded remit.  

Novigi acquires QMV Solutions

Novigi has completed its acquisition of QMV Solutions, an advice, data and technology business.  

PIFA launches independent advice week

The Profession of Independent Financial Advisers has launched Independent Financial Advice Week, an event designed to facilitate public access to financial advice.  

Count firm acquires Victorian firm’s accounting client book

Count has acquired the accounting client book of Melbourne-based May Klye & Associates via member firm Bruce Edmunds & Associates. 

Almost half of Australians worried about financial stability: Research

Amid uncertainties, Australians are worried about their financial situation and looking out for their family in case of unexpected events, according to report from life insurer NobleOak. 

iExtend secures debt funding and CAR

iExtend has secured its first round of debt funding to support future growth, following its engagement with ASIC last year to be granted a new retail AFSL. 

Aldersley Capital partners with OpenInvest

Boutique asset manager Aldersley Capital has launched its whitelabelled online wealth management solution, Aldersley Capital Direct via the OpenInvest platform. 

Mason Stevens partners with WA wealth management firm

WA-based wealth management firm Euroz Hartleys has partnered with Mason Stevens to utilise its outsourced chief investment office offering.

CALI warns against using genetic test for insurance underwriting

The Council of Australian Life Insurers has come out to support a ban on using genetic test results in insurance underwriting, ensuring Australians are not deterred from taking the test to manage their health.  

Sequoia acquires paraplanning service firm

Sequoia Financial Group has acquired the assets of Clique Paraplanning, a national paraplanning service with employees and contractors primarily in Melbourne and Sydney.  

UniSuper hires new chief risk officer from Cbus

UniSuper has nabbed fellow industry fund Cbus’ talent Wade Martin as its new chief risk officer. 

Count firm acquires Melbourne accounting firm’s client book

Advice network Count has acquired the accounting client book of Business Accounting Melbourne via its subsidiary firm Kidmans Partners. 

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