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Perpetual hires new distribution lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... of corporate experience working within financial services - wealth and funds management - Loneragan describes himself on social media as an entrepreneurial connector, networker, and deal-maker. And why not? After co-managing the Ord Minnett advisory ...

MaxCap, Australian Unity in social infrastructure partnership

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 13 OCT 2023
... Unity and UniLodge to develop $1 billion of new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) assets across Australia. The social infrastructure strategy is focused on meeting the increasing demand for high-quality student accommodation facilities, servicing ...

Housing crisis costing Australia $64bn: Aware

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023
... Australia's capital cities. The fund said its EWH program, established in 2018, offers such workers access to housing near social infrastructure and below-market rate. "Aware Super can't solve this problem on our own," said Stewart. "We're extremely ...

Hostplus member experience lead to exit

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 OCT 2023
... years working with this incredible fund and many passionate, dedicated and inspiring colleagues over that time," he said on social media. "I'm immensely grateful for and proud of the opportunities I've had to lead or contribute to many of Hostplus' ...

GESB debuts first sustainable option

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 OCT 2023
... investments on behalf of members to help them achieve a quality retirement," the fund said. "While we take environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into account when making decisions across the portfolio and throughout the investment process ...

Cbus scolded over 'most galling conflict' in super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 OCT 2023
... despite funding pressure from the Greens. The legislation empowers the government to construct a pipeline of 30,000 new social and affordable rental homes within the next five years. Notably, this includes 4000 homes specifically for women and children ...

Global insurers eye private markets, clean energy: BlackRock

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... "Direct lending has emerged as a strong investment proposition, while regional insurers continue to seek exposures to green, social and sustainable bonds." Sustainability is increasingly central to global insurers' investment strategies, particularly ...

Rainmaker names ESG leader super funds

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2023
... Rainmaker Information. The ESG Leader Rating is earned by Australia's best super funds that are implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles to a high level, while having a track record of strong investment performance. Australian ...

Australia's wealth gap deepens: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2023
... highest 20% growing at four times the rate of the lowest, new research suggests. A new report by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) shows from 2003 to 2022, the average wealth of the highest ...

Treasury outlines plans to boost employment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 26 SEP 2023
... opportunities for job creation and translating First Nations' knowledge, assets, interests and rights into tangible, sustainable social and economic benefits for communities. "Having a job is one of the building blocks of a good life - but too many Indigenous ...