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Performance test comms criticised

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
ASIC is warning super trustees to ensure they communicate upcoming performance test outcomes correctly to members, saying some of the funds that failed the test last year also failed to adequately inform members. The regulator has reviewed the performance ...

Diverger makes $65m bid for Centrepoint Alliance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022
With a 20% interest already under its belt, Diverger is looking to acquire 100% of Centrepoint Alliance. Yesterday, the listed advice group entered a call option deed with TIGA Trading and Thorney Holdings in respect of 19.99% of Centrepoint. This was ...

Pzena adds to Australian team

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022
The New York-based global equities manager has expanded its local team with the appointment of John Jardim as director of business development and client services. Jardim joins from BNP Paribas Investment Management where he has held the role of head ...

RBA spotlights inflation risk of higher wages

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022
Minutes from the Reserve Bank of Australia's June board meeting revealed a risk of persistently high inflation as employees demanded a rise in wages to combat living costs. The minutes stipulated that should expectations of higher inflation become ...

Cboe to debut FLEX micro options product

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUN 2022
Cboe Global Markets has announced it plans to launch its new FLEX micro options contracts on June 27. Like standard customisable FLEX options, FLEX micro options will allow users to specify key contract terms. This includes terms such as exercise prices ...

Dimensional launches PIEs in NZ

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2022
Dimensional Fund Advisors has launched two Portfolio Investments Entities (PIEs) for the New Zealand market, targeting investors with specific sustainability goals. The funds went live on June 22. Both named Dimensional Global Sustainability PIE Fund ...

Selfwealth announces crypto offering

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUN 2022
Selfwealth is set to become the first investment platform to offer a direct investment into five cryptocurrencies from June 30. The wealth creation disruptor has partnered with digital currency exchange BTC Markets to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple ...

MLC Life chief executive to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2022
MLC Life will promote from within its leadership team to replace chief executive and managing director Rodney Cook, who will retire at the end of the year. Cook has led the insurer for two years so far, having taken over the top job in June 2020 and ...

Stagflation: What should we expect?

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022
Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) ASI 2022 conference, a panel of economic experts shared their views on the current stagflationary environment. "Inflation's certainly here to stay in the near term," QIC chief ...

BGH raises Virtus offer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
BGH Capital has increased its offer to acquire all shares in Virtus Health. The private equity firm will offer shareholders $8.155 cash per share, up from its $8.15 offer made several weeks ago. The increased offer price will apply to all shareholders ...