Labor defends ASIC’s independence against Senate inquiry; AMP refreshes executive structure for platforms and advice

The Labor government has hit back at the Senate Economics Reference Committee’s request for evidence from ASIC as it is an independent regulator and suggested it provide the documents privately instead.

AMP has announced a new executive structure for platforms and advice and is actively recruiting a group executive for superannuation and investment.

Money Management is pleased to launch a new white paper focused on portfolio construction with exclusive commentary from seven asset managers.

A rising number of fund managers believe markets will dodge a recession, according to the latest Bank of America fund manager survey.

Two super funds are expected to have almost two-thirds of their assets held by retirees by 2032, according to research by Rainmaker Information.

Iress has appointed Cameron Williamson as its new group chief financial officer, joining from Pendal.

Schroders has hired Pierre Wu as fixed income and multi-asset investment director, joining from AMP.

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