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ASIC to crack down on superannuation misconduct

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2023
ASIC has announced plans for strong, targeted enforcement action in the superannuation sector, focusing on member outcomes in 2024. Baring its teeth in an enforcement and regulatory update released today, the corporate regulator signalled that tackling ...

Nominations open in FS Sustainability Power50

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
FS Sustainability 's ESG Power50 nominations are now open, searching for the most influential ESG professionals working at ASX-listed companies. Building on the success of the 2023 ESG Power50 list, readers of FS Sustainability along with FS Super ...

Aussie banks deliver record profits in FY23

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2023
... banks' agendas," he said. Garland noted that strategic challenges remain, and uncertainties exist in the external environment that will require vigilance and focus from the banks. "There remains considerable uncertainty in the external environment," ...

ANZ rakes in $7.4bn profit

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023
... geopolitical tensions," he said. Elliott explained that ANZ carefully managed costs to partially offset the high inflation environment while continuing to invest in initiatives to set the bank up for sustainable long-term success. The investments included ...

A-REIT strategies outperform G-REITs

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023
... designed to offer downside protection when the relevant sector and/or broader markets are falling." In that type of environment, Le said that active strategies may be better designed to protect capital, like some skilled active managers demonstrated ...

Insurers drop allocation to risk assets: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 13 NOV 2023
... research revealed that insurers are using their discretion to address the persistent challenge of a rising interest rate environment, actively adjusting their portfolios accordingly. "Insurers are adopting a wait-and-see approach, showing apprehension ...

VBP adds to leadership team amid Elixir acquisition

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2023
... executing the priority projects from their strategic planning and to take full advantage of opportunities in the current environment." Carney further stated that over the next year, VBP will focus on helping firms innovate by investing in intelligent ...

BNP Paribas to sharpen efforts down under

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 7 NOV 2023
... BNP Paribas' security services business is on the front foot in Australia because it's "an asset owners' environment." "Having a business that serves the asset owners as a custodian is a critical starting point," McCappin said. "It's ...

Maple-Brown Abbott names distribution heads

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 2 NOV 2023
... people in the distribution team. "The Maple-Brown Abbott distribution team has evolved with the changing external environment, and we have built a high-quality team of distribution professionals," she said. "Distribution remains a key area of focus for ...

NGS Super launches retirement savings strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
... meaningful interactions between the fund and their members. More informed and timely decisions. In a safe, consumer-first environment," he said. "This is how funds will deliver income to their members for a dignified retirement." Previtera echoed the ...