‘Step up or step out’, Howarth tells Jones; AMP North adds 6 managed portfolios

Shadow minister for financial services, Luke Howarth, has described his counterpart Stephen Jones as being “asleep at the wheel” when it comes to financial advice.

North, AMP’s wrap investment platform, has added six new managed portfolios to its investment menu and launched an interactive tool for financial advisers.

Financial advice software provider DASH has partnered with HealthyMe Digital to launch a new solution for advisers and clients providing health and wellbeing content.

ETF provider VanEck has added four new hires as it seeks to increase its market share with financial advisers.

Russell Investments has launched a global equities sustainable active ETF in response to adviser demand.

Financial advisers report experiencing trust issues from consumers still distrustful after the Hayne royal commission and in their own staff, but overall trust levels are on the rise.