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Economic recap: Week to October 1

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 4 OCT 2021
... combat global warming. Zero-sum game? As the global recovery continues to progress, demand for the "cheaper" energy alternative would only get hotter. But this, in turn, is also lifting the price of carbon emissions. Carbon futures surged by 305.1% to ...

Adviser exam cost jumps under new bill

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021
... again after failing. Candidates will be given the option to sit the exam flexibly either in person, virtually or via alternative arrangements. This bill extends the exam cut-off day to 1 October 2022 for an existing provider who has sat the exam at least ...

Federation AM launches new fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2021
Alternative asset manager Federation Asset Management has launched an unlisted private investments fund with daily pricing, aimed at retail and wholesale investors. Federation Alternative Investments II (F2) is an open-ended fund available to retail ...

Australian Ethical overhauls longstanding fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2021
Australian Ethical is making a series of changes to its Advocacy investment option that will allow it to begin investing in alternatives and unlisted property. From October, the Advocacy option will essentially close and instead be known as the 'High ...

Older investors, women flock to crypto

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 SEP 2021
... approach retirement. A low interest rate environment is a key factor behind them seeking investment opportunities in alternative assets like cryptocurrency," BTC Markets chief executive Caroline Bowler said. "These Baby Boomers are often at a time in ...

NZ Super Fund delivers 30%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2021
The New Zealand Super Fund continues to outperform Australian MySuper funds, posting its a best-ever return of 29.6%. The 2020-21 financial year saw the fund reach new heights of NZD$59.8 billion, an increase of NZD$15 billion year on year. It also ...

State Super hires DC investments executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
State Super has welcomed a new general manager of defined contribution investments from Crescent Wealth. Jason Hazell joined State Super on September 1 and will also become part of the executive team. His new role sees him taking responsibility for ...

Navigator buys stake in alternatives manager

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
... strategic corporate development Ross Zachary said: "Samuel and his team have built Longreach into a leader in the alternative asset management industry in Australia. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and collaborating on strategic ...

Natixis appoints Australia, New Zealand head

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2021
Natixis Investment Managers has appointed a country head for Australia and New Zealand. Louise Watson steps into the role with the $1.9 trillion investment manager. She has been with Natixis since 2018, when she joined from asset manager CQS where she ...

Qualitas names insto capital head

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 6 SEP 2021
... investors are looking beyond established core strategies in Australia," Mehmet said. "Qualitas, as a market leading alternative real estate investment manager, is at the forefront of enabling institutional investors access to innovative and compelling ...