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Stockspot launches two options

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
Robo-adviser Stockspot has launched two investment options that aim to protect investors from soaring inflation and generate higher levels of income respectively. The Topaz Inflation portfolio invests exchange-traded funds cover a range of countries ...

Institutions must come to the table now: First Australians Capital

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
First Australians Capital (FAC) managing partner Benson Saulo wants to see financial institutions come to the table and back the Indigenous business sector. Ahead of the launch of FAC's Catalytic Capital Impact Fund which aims to support Indigenous-led ...

TelstraSuper launches retirement product

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 OCT 2023
TelstraSuper is now offering guaranteed income for life through a new retirement product it's partnered with Challenger on. TelstraSuper's RetireAccess Lifetime Pension provides guaranteed income for life and can be indexed for inflation or market-linked ...

Super bequest reform can boost charitable giving by billions: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
Superannuation bequest reform enabling Australians to channel unspent funds to a nominated charity tax-free upon death, could boost charitable giving by up to $21.9 billion annually by 2060. A report by Impact Economics and Policy, commissioned by Philanthropy ...

CFS Edge adds 25 managed accounts to menu

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Colonial First State has expanded the investment menu on its new platform, adding options from Atchison Consultants, Drummond Capital, and Russell Investments. It's also added a new nesting capability. From Atchison, CFS Edge has added four diversified ...

Insignia's managed account FUM swells

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Insignia Financial's managed accounts solutions have grown by about 42% in the past 12 months. The group said there's now more than $6 billion in funds under management across its range of managed account solutions. About 55% of this is held in managed ...

abrdn's Brett Jollie lands new gig

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Former abrdn Australia chief executive Brett Jollie has landed a new role at a specialist investment and wealth management consultancy. Jollie has joined the leadership team at KONU, founded by former State Street operating chief Paul Toepfer and former ...

Pepper Money launches SMSF loan offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
Pepper Money has introduced a new offering, providing loans to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to purchase or refinance residential and commercial properties. With lending options up to $3 million, the 'super smart' loans are designed for ...

Three actively managed funds shutter

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2023
Three actively managed Australian share funds from BlackRock, Yarra Capital Management, and Platypus Asset Management have shuttered in recent weeks. The Platypus Systematic Growth Fund, which invests in up to 110 local equities, is shuttering after ...

Cbus appoints new head of infrastructure

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 OCT 2023
Cbus has welcomed a new head of infrastructure, following Alexandra Campbell's promotion to head of private markets and deputy chief investment officer. The $85 billion industry fund appointed Jordan Kraiten, who brings over a decade of experience ...