Investment platform launches finance app for parents

Investment platform Pearler has announced an investment app for parents to invest on behalf of their children, aiming to build financial literacy.

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AMP confirms Dexus exit and review plans

AMP will begin a comprehensive review of its business as it confirms a sale date for AMP Capital’s real estate and domestic infrastructure equity business after delays.

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Zero change in adviser numbers supports stabilisation trend

Wealth Data’s key adviser movements reported no net change of advisers in the week up to 16 March.

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Former director charged with eight counts of fraud

Mark McCabe has been charged for dishonestly obtaining over $940,000 from eight people, seven of whom were clients of his companies.

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Lonsec enters partnership with InterPrac Financial Planning

The investment research portal has been appointed the mandated research provider and would commence a bespoke onboarding program for advisers across the InterPrac dealer group.

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Practifi appoints new chief executive

Adrian Johnstone would succeed co-founder and former CEO Glenn Elliott, who will maintain his role on the Practifi board and an ownership stake.

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Three BT funds receive interim stop orders from ASIC

ASIC has issued interim stop orders on three BT funds run by Advance Asset Management for DDO failings.

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AFCA backs CSLR amidst rising volume of complaints

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has addressed the Independent Review’s recommendations and pushed for greater internal dispute resolution.

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Credit Suisse takes up $81bn loan to shore-up liquidity

The investment bank is "preemptively" strengthening its liquidity position in a bid to restore investor confidence.

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ASIC’s FAR review puts industry on the heat seat

With ASIC proactively reviewing its financial advisers register, further bans on individuals and rising conflicts of interest among small licensees could be likely, according to Wealth Data.

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