The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) has appointed former Australian Prudential Regulation Authority general manager Stephen Glenfield as its chief executive.

At a time of intense scrutiny on the financial services sector, it is easy to lose sight of the inherent social purpose underlying the myriad products and services it provides. 

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has named Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) charity services assistant commissioner David Locke as its chief ombudsman and chief executive.

Class has announced a partnership enhancement program where partners can build applications that support direct access for investors and planners.

SMSF portfolio allocations to the fixed interest sector have grown via managed funds in the first quarter of the year, according to a recent industry report.