VBP appoints technical lead of accounting
Virtual Business Partners has appointed Daniel Harrison as technical lead of accounting.
‘Magnificent gift’: Chalmers doubles down on nation-building super dream
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has thanked Australian Retirement Trust and QIC for their $150 million investment in social housing in Queensland, as he expanded on his vision that superannuation funds invest in “big national priorities” that can also generate returns to members. The compulsory super system is a gift to Australia’s economy, Chalmers said, adding he wouldn’t trade it with any other nation.
ASIC takes legal action against Vanguard for greenwashing
ASIC has taken legal action against Vanguard Investments, accusing the investment manager of allegedly misleading conduct relating to ESG claims of one of its fixed income products.
Insignia sells investment bond business to Aus Unity
Insignia Financial will sell its friendly society investment bond business, IOOF Ltd, to Australian Unity with the proceeds being utilised to further reduce net debt.
Aware Super migrates a million members to Bravura platform
Industry super fund Aware Super has moved over one million members onto a single technology platform, Bravura Sonata Alta, which included the phasing out of paper-based legacy systems.
Mercer appoints CEO of wealth portfolio
Financial services company Mercer has appointed Cathy Hales to the newly-created role of wealth Pacific CEO, responsible for the $63 billion Mercer Super Trust and super administration services arm.
MLC improves Vivo program
MLC Life Insurance is improving its Vivo program by building digital capabilities and expanding its provider network.
ASIC lifts DDO stop orders on Clearview
ASIC has lifted its interim Design and Distribution Obligation stop orders on two Clearview Income Protection Covers, which it introduced last week.
EQT adds Future Super; announces board changes
The superannuation trustee arm of Equity Trustees has started the financial year picking up the Future Super Fund as a client, as well as announcing two board appointments.
Nuveen appoints head of consultant relations
Global asset manager Nuveen has appointed Jaxon Rudduck as head of APAC ex-Japan consultant relations.
EQT adds Future Super; announces board changes
The superannuation trustee arm of Equity Trustees has started the financial year picking up the Future Super Fund as a client, as well as announcing two board appointments.
Spark Financial makes several personnel changes
National dealer group Spark Financial has appointed Damien Kirby and Tennille Catchpole as advice and compliance coaches.
