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TAL launches new look Accelerated Protection range

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
TAL has given its Accelerated Protection series a makeover, redesigning its products and increasing upfront affordability. Following a review by TAL, the Accelerated Protection series have had a range of updates that were effective September 8. The ...

Causeway PM, H&G form joint venture

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... of the fund launch in Australia is optimal, as investors look for increased exposure to the broadening private debt asset class. "Hancock and Gore's deep equity investment expertise complements Causeway's credit assessment and debt management skills ...

Janus Henderson launches new fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
... Janus Henderson head of Australia Matt Gaden said the new fund will meet client demand for access to the ever-changing asset class. "Forces such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitics have been key catalysts in spurring deglobalisation and the structural ...

IFM Investors appoints head of sustainable investment

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2023
IFM Investors has named Maria Nazarova-Doyle as its head of sustainable investment, in charge of leading the global team. Nazarova-Doyle will report to IFM chief strategy officer Luba Nikulina and focus on the implementation and measurement of sustainability ...

Natixis IM eyes expansion with new retail AFSL

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... built a good foundation among Australian institutional investors, and we are now looking forward to delivering our world-class strategies and client-focused service to financial advisors and individual investors." In 2017, Natixis acquired a 51.9% majority ...

Ironbark launches global infrastructure fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... segments such as digital, social, and energy transition. "We fundamentally believe that infrastructure is a long-term asset class," Osorio said. "So, we invest in things that the society needs to operate, like utilities, transportation, renewable energy ...

Government consults on superannuation objective laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
... retirement. Given the increasing number of Australians entering retirement age, there needs to be a greater focus on how our world-class superannuation system is delivering strong retirement outcomes." As previously reported by Financial Standard, several ...

Returns from agriculture a perfect storm of demographics, demand

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
... populous country, propels a long-term demand for agriculture. McKay also stressed the significance of a burgeoning middle class in Asia. The World Economic Forum forecasts an increase of 1.5 billion people in the Asian middle class between 2020 and 2030. ...

HUB24 unit Class hires ops manager

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
Class - the SMSF administration technology firm owned by HUB24 - has appointed Kate Anderson as general manager of operations. Anderson joins from Centrepoint Alliance, where she served as group executive, advice services and solutions. Here, she oversaw ...

Commonwealth to disclose climate risks in sovereign bonds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023
... of Australia will disclose climate risk in sovereign bonds for the first time following the settlement of a world-first class action lawsuit. The case, filed in 2020 by retail investor Kathleen O'Donnell, was represented pro bono by Equity Generation ...