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NZ Super Fund CEO joins PPI board

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund's chief executive will become the next chair of the Pacific Pension and Investment Institute (PPI). Adrian Orr takes over from Washington State Investment Board executive director Theresa J Whitmarsh. Orr has previously ...

Aussie fintech maintains strength

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
Australian fintech investment in 2016 remained strong despite a 47.2% global slide in fintech investment, according to KPMG International's The Pulse of Fintech report. Total fintech investment in Australia reached $626 million across 25 deals in 2016 ...

IFM sees value in handbags

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
The private equity arm of IFM Investors has branched out, making a significant minority investment in an Australian fashion accessory retailer. As part of a greater investment strategy, IFM bought into affordable handbag and accessory retailer Colette ...

In search of that elusive Australian animal spirit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
Yesterday's decision by the Fair Work Commission to slash Sunday and public holiday penalty rates for hospitality, restaurant, fast food, retail and pharmacy workers threw another spanner in the works for RBA Governor Philip Lowe's positive outlook ...

Home deposits unwelcome in super

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
Superannuation industry groups are warning the federal government to keep Australia's $2 trillion retirement savings system away from addressing the nation's housing affordability problems. Earlier this week Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison said the ...

Perpetual growing high net worth segment

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
Perpetual's financial advisory arm for high net worth individuals, Perpetual Private, helped boost the company's profit in the six months to December. Perpetual Private posted profit before tax of $18.7 million, up 9% on the previous corresponding period. ...

Northern Trust partners for private equity blockchain

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
Northern Trust is working with multiple key stakeholders to launch the first commercial implementation of blockchain technology for the private equity sector. Partnering with IBM, Northern Trust deployed a distributed ledger for the administration of ...

Kaplan uses AI to stop adviser social media blunders

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
Kaplan Professional entered a partnership to develop a new tool to help advisers create compliant social media content by identifying "risky" language in real-time. Artemis, developed by Kaplan and regtech firm Red Marker, checks compliance issues associated ...

IMAP ensuring greater representation for MDAs

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
Ahead of new regulatory requirements the Institute of Managed Account Professionals will establish a sub-committee to represent the interests of managed discretionary account providers. Commencing in March, the MDA Providers Forum will be an invitation-only ...

The power of optimism

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
"Some pick-up in wages growth is also expected, although wage increases are likely to remain below average for some time yet. Our liaison with businesses does not suggest that a pick-up in wage growth is imminent, but nor does it suggest that a further ...