Challenger has promoted Marco Barchmann as its new co-head of investment solutions as the firm identifies funds management as one of its core strengths.
Fund manager Payton Capital, which was acquired by HMC Capital in July, has opened a new office in Western Australia and a second office in Queensland to boost its AUM.
Perpetual has announced new global leadership appointments to its asset management division, including a hire from State Street Global Advisors, as it prepares to separate into a standalone business.
The financial advice sector has benefited from a net rise of 11 advisers this week, according to Wealth Data, while AMP Group reports losses as several advisers open their own licensees.
ASIC leadership has waded into the political debate about Qantas flight upgrades, confirming its executives hold membership of the Chairman’s Lounge but denying it affects their regulatory ability.
GQG Partners has reported a decrease in its funds under management as at 31 October, its first fall since October last year.
Stockspot analysis has named the top 10 suburbs across Australia that have the highest proportion of sustainable investors, largely dominated by one state in particular.
Praemium has updated on the progress of its integration with platform OneVue, which it acquired from Iress earlier this year.
National advice firm Invest Blue has featured in this year’s Great Place to Work report, particularly for its nine-day fortnight initiative.
Perth advisory firm Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisers has announced a new managing director to take over from David Andrew as he steps down after 25 years.
