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Can super funds mount united front cyber security?

Can super funds mount united front cyber security?

An APRA roundtable has urged superannuation funds to consider developing a united approach to dealing with industry-wide cyber issues.
Pinnacle backs private markets managed accounts platform

Pinnacle backs private markets managed accounts platform

Pinnacle Investment Management has built on its managed accounts strategy, backing a new platform aimed at private markets managed accounts.
Spoiled for choice advisers drive platform competition

Spoiled for choice advisers drive platform competition

Advisers are spoiled for choice on investment platforms and are looking for functionality and delivery rather than brand.
ratings good and bad

Morningstar tepid on Iress takeover prospects

Mike Taylor 13 August 2025 No Comments

Research and ratings house Morningstar has issued a tepid assessment of the prospects of Iress receiving a lucrative takeover bid.

Workers in suits heading for the exit

Iress deputy CEO Harry Mitchell exits

Mike Taylor 12 August 2025 No Comments

Iress deputy CEO, Harry Mitchell is exiting the company following the completion of its transformation program and amid takeover interest.

Fintech

Iress launches market intel platform, FundsFlow

Mike Taylor 7 August 2025 No Comments

A re-energised Iress has joined with Quantium to launch a new market intelligence platform, FundsFlow, leveraging Xplan data.

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HUB24 recruits Matt Willis from Vanguard

Mike Taylor 1 August 2025 No Comments

HUB24 has continued to increase its resourcing directed towards financial advisers and asset managers, recruiting Matt Willis from Vanguard.

Cyber Resilience

APRA declares cyber-security gaps tolerance ‘never lower’

Mike Taylor 25 July 2025 No Comments

APRA has placed financial institutions on notice that its tolerance for gaps in their cyber-security arrangements has never been lower.

Senior appointment

Binance appoints new country head

Yasmine Raso 24 July 2025 No Comments

Matt Poblocki has joined the ranks of global cryptocurrency exchange Binance as its General Manager for Australia and New Zealand.

Cutting fees

Panorama ups ante on admin fees with new menu

Mike Taylor 23 July 2025 One Comment

Westpac’s BT Panorama hasmoved to make its fees more competitive by introducing a new, more focused menu for clients with limited needs.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Essential roles your bond portfolio could play

Financial Newswire Contributor 23 June 2025

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In moments of uncertainty, it is important to stop and reflect on the basic role of fixed income in a portfolio…

Power your growth with smarter registry solutions

Financial Newswire Contributor 19 June 2025

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In a shifting market, growth starts with operational strength. Find out how the right transfer agency partner drives better experiences and outcomes.

Personal Medical Attendant Reports: Simpler, smarter, faster – now digital with Acenda 

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 June 2025

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Acenda has launched digital PMARs – an Australian life insurance industry first – setting a new benchmark in underwriting efficiency.  

Retirees need to dial down risk and focus on income

Financial Newswire Contributor 26 May 2025

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For investors nearing retirement this intense market volatility couldn’t be more poorly timed. A big loss now could leave them lacking later in life.


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Mergers and acquisitions chess pieces

SS&C takes Calastone

Mike Taylor | 22 July 2025In what represents one of the more significant acquisitions of 2025 so far, SS&C Technologies has acquired Calastone for US$1.03 billion.
AMP Tower Building

North platform core to AMP

Mike Taylor | 21 July 2025AMP's second quarter cashflow data has reinforced precisely where the company's core strengths now reside.
Senior leadership appointment

AMP appoints new North sales head

Mike Taylor | 17 July 2025AMP Limited has gone with experience in appointing Harry Georges as its Head of National Sales for AMP North.
Two hands removing wooden blocks

HeirWealth inks platform deal with boutique advisory

Yasmine Raso | 17 July 2025HeirWealth has further solidified its platform offering by inking a deal with Sydney-based boutique advisory firm, Hatch Accountants.
Blue and red house figures sitting on stacks of coins

Digital asset fintech unveils Bitcoin-backed home loan

Yasmine Raso | 17 July 2025Block Earner has unveiled Australia's first Bitcoin-backed home loan, enabling crypto holders to use Bitcoin to afford a property deposit.
HUB24 Investment platform

HUB24 reports adviser growth, record inflows

Mike Taylor | 16 July 2025HUB24 has sustained its momentum moving into 2025/26 on the back of record platform inflows and increased adviser usage.
Cryptocurrency regulation

ASIC provides relief for digital currency testing

Mike Taylor | 11 July 2025ASIC is providing regulatory relief to allow for the testing and piloting of digital currency innovations under the auspices of the RBA.
Fintech

Bell Potter selects Praemium

Staff Writer | 11 July 2025Praemium has secured a significant new mandate being selected by Bell Potter to provide administrtion to over 2,200 client portfolios.