Australian Unity selects Morningstar as research provider
Australian Unity Personal Financial Services has selected Morningstar Australasia to provide research and analysis support.
Australian Unity has 78 financial advisers across Australia and represents around $1 billion in funds under advice.
Under the arrangement, Morningstar will provide the business with research on managed funds, exchange traded funds, stocks and hybrids through its web-based solution Adviser Research Centre.
Morningstar added that it would also offer economic and investment analysis, model portfolios, and monitoring and input into Australian Unity's approved product list.
Australian Unity general manager personal financial services Steve Davis said Morningstar's capabilities were the right fit for the company's existing needs and better prepares them for future business development.
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