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Super fund consolidation to accelerate: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
... funds. "Among other benefits, this reframing will likely encourage funds (and regulators) to reposition their strategies to focus on what matters - delivering strong member outcomes," Mercer said. The report highlighted while most super funds share the ...

CFS Edge, North enhance platform capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAR 2025
... underscores the firm's commitment to providing local investors with access to global equity opportunities. "We have a single focus - investing in world leading companies. Clients can count on us to stay true to this tried and tested investment approach ...

Skills gap crisis costing Australia $3.5bn a year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
... economy in lost productivity," Stubley said. "If we want to help young people and make a real economic impact, we need to focus on the school to work transition, supporting young people into meaningful work and pathways that last a lifetime." The report ...

CEFC funds sustainable real estate credit projects

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is partnering with Goldman Sachs Alternatives to pour $160 million into sustainable real estate. The investment is being made alongside the Goldman-managed Real Estate Credit Partners (RECP IV) fund and will ...

Rest kickstarts in-house global equities trading

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
... we expect to continue delivering strong long-term performance at a lower cost," Singh said. "There has been considerable focus on developing the investment philosophy to underpin an active stock-picking strategy focused on high-quality overseas businesses. ...

India Avenue launches active ETF

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2025
... Avenue as it aims to capture a broader range of investors, including SMSFs, younger cohorts, and long-term investors. "Our focus on India's structural transformation, coupled with our local stock-picking skillset, makes this ETF a compelling choice for ...

Future Group, family offices back US$100m AI-focused fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAR 2025
Future Group and a slew of family offices have invested in a venture capital fund focused on AI-driven startups. Nearing a US$100 million close, King River Capital's fund invests in AI-driven software startups disrupting traditional software as a service ...

Managed account use at record high: Data

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... strategist Sinead Schaffer said their demonstrated value is the reason for the growing adoption. "While freeing up their time to focus on client engagement is the key benefit of recommending managed accounts, advisers also see using managed accounts ...

Ord Minnett poaches Perpetual advisers amid hiring spree

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
Ord Minnett (Ords) has added nine new senior advisers to its ranks - seven from Perpetual and two from FIIG Securities - as part of a broader push to grow its client and adviser base. Former Perpetual partners Malissa Tobias, Mark Heffernan, and Con ...

CareSuper to merge with meat industry fund

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... interests and equivalent rights assessments, as well as signing a Successor Fund Transfer Deed. "Both funds recognise our shared focus on putting members first and the importance of providing strong retirement outcomes combined with excellent service ...