Funds SA appoints CEO
South Australian government-owned investment corporation Funds SA has appointed its chief operating officer John Piteo as CEO following an extensive search process.
SuperConcepts appoints GM of quality & tech services
SuperConcepts has appointed Craig Stone as general manager of quality and technical services.
Elixir launches practice management research
Elixir Consulting is launching a practice management research study to uncover practical techniques that can redefine efficiency and productivity norms within the industry, and ultimately improve the impact advice firms have on their clients and staff.
Former van Eyk CEO banned by ASIC
ASIC has permanently banned former van Eyk Research CEO Mark Thomas from any involvement in financial services or credit provision following his conviction for dishonest conduct.
hmh Advisory partners with OpenInvest
Accounting and financial services firm hmh Advisory (formerly Haines Muir Hill) has partnered with OpenInvest to launch hmh onlineinvest.
Count appoints CFO
Count has appointed Keith Leung as chief financial officer, replacing Laurent Toussaint, whose departure from the role was announced in July.
‘Enjoyed almost every minute’: ART CEO Bernard Reilly bows out
The inaugural chief executive of Australian Retirement Trust, Bernard Reilly, has urged industry peers to throw their hats in the ring to run the $260 billion fund, saying its “purpose-led” team has laid a foundation for enormous national and global impact. The former State Street executive has stepped down almost two years after the mega-merger of Sunsuper and QSuper, but is expected to stay in the financial services industry.
AustralianSuper taken to court over 90k member account failure
Australia’s largest super fund has been taken to court by the corporate regulators over failures to implement proper procedures to identify members holding multiple accounts within the fund. The misconduct, which was self-reported to the regulators, covers almost a decade of lack of oversight affecting approximately 90,000 members.
Ten forestry companies unite to address climate change
Ten major forestry companies – responsible for overseeing nearly 9 million hectares (22 million acres) of forests across 27 countries – have united as the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and deforestation.
Hybrid advice firm partners with OpenInvest
Hybrid advice business Life Sherpa has partnered with OpenInvest to launch a managed investment portfolio solution for lower balance accounts.
TAL launches Client Care Series
Life insurer TAL has launched the Risk Academy Client Care Series, designed to provide advisers with tools to support their clients’ mental health and well-being.
BlackRock to launch US Treasury Bond ETF in Australia
BlackRock Australia is set to introduce the iShares U.S. Treasury Bond (AUD Hedged) ETF (IUSG) later this month, with a fee of 15 basis points.
