AustralianSuper makes several senior UK appointments
AustralianSuper has continued its international expansion with several senior UK hires across investments, governance, and corporate affairs.
Future2 Foundation expands 2023 grants program
The Financial Advice Association’s Future2 Foundation will expand its eligibility criteria this year, allowing financial services professionals to nominate programs for Australians of any age, rather than restricting support to individuals between the ages of 12 and 25.
Integro Private Wealth appoints GM
Private wealth firm Integro Private Wealth has appointed Claire Vinnicombe as general manager.
Acclaim Wealth appoints CEO
Wealth management platform provider Acclaim Wealth promoted head of distribution and partnerships, Terry Constable, to CEO.
TPD benefit design threatens default status of group insurance
The default status of insurance in super could be at risk if insurers and trustees can’t collectively improve the design and delivery of insurance for super fund members, delegates to the Investment Magazine Group Insurance Dialogue concluded. Table discussions at last month’s event centred on the challenges surrounding TPD and rising mental health claims.
Janus Henderson expands institutional sales team
Janus Henderson has appointed Ashleigh Lane as an institutional sales director and Sophie Nelson as an institutional sales associate.
Prime Super acquires two additional wind farms
Profit-for-member super fund Prime Super has purchased two wind farms in Victoria, bringing its wind-energy portfolio to a total of five wind farms.
Willoughbys Financial Group merges with dmca advisory
SA-based accounting and financial planning firm dmca advisory will add 80 new client groups after completing a merger with Willoughbys Financial Group.
Acadian unveils AI-powered sustainability tool
Acadian Asset Management has developed a tool that utilises artificial intelligence (AI) technology to analyse company reports and predict the likelihood of them achieving their sustainability targets.
AZ NGA acquires stake in Foster Raffan iPlan
Professional services company AZ NGA has acquired a stake in financial advice firm Foster Raffan iPlan, and to help support the business in growth and expansion.
Superannuation consumer complaints jump by a third
AFCA has reported a 32 per cent spike in superannuation-related complaints in FY23. The increase comes amid questions over the quality of customer service and member engagement among super funds.
ASIC imposes stricter AFSL conditions on Shartru
ASIC has imposed additional conditions on the AFSL of Shartru Wealth Management after targeted surveillance by the regulator found the licensee was not adequately monitoring and supervising its representatives.
