Edwina Maloney

Financial planning

AMP doubles down on ‘hunting’ for new business

With the role of BDMs evolving, AMP chief executive Alexis George admitted the firm “didn’t spend enough time on selling” and a renewed focus on this division is successf...

Financial planning

AMP refreshes executive structure for platforms and advice

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

People & Products

AMP streamlines ROA process on North platform

Hot on the heels of this week’s Quality of Advice Review announcement, AMP has added a streamlined process to prepare records of advice on its North platform....

People & Products

AMP makes GM hire as it targets financial advisers

AMP has appointed Lisa Sorgini as general manager for wealth distribution, working on strengthening the firm’s relationship with financial advisers....

People & Products

North launches client app

North, provider of wrap investment platforms, has launched a client app, making it easier for clients to stay connected to their investments....

Funds management

North’s ESG AUM doubles in 12 months

With assets under management in North’s environmental, social and governance investment range doubling to almost $600 million in one year, the investment platform has ann...

People & Products

North expands platform range

North has added 18 investment options to its platform, covering equities, property, bonds and technology....

People & Products

AMP appoints retirement solutions head

Ben Hillier has been appointed as general manager – retirement solutions and will lead AMP’s development of financial solutions across the AMP Australia business....

Expert Analysis

Challenging the traditional platform role

Platform providers need to consider how they can best work together with advice practices to help them run smarter businesses, Edwina Maloney writes....