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NZ Super Fund buys more sustainable assets

The New Zealand Super Fund (NZSF) continues its push into the sustainability sector after buying a 12,000 hectare forestry estate from Mirvac's New Zealand Sustainable Investments Fund (NZSIF). James Fielding Funds Management (JFFM), the funds management ...

Aon appoints new head of CRM

Aon has appointed a new Head of Client Relationship Management in Victoria, while also picking up a number of super fund mandates with a combined value of over $200 million. Joanne Caruana will join the team as both Senior Consultant and Head of Client ...

New customer management head for PMI Mortgages

... forward to working with him in this newly created position. This appointment strengthens our commitment to customers and our focus on consistently providing value, which is integral to our service philosophy and business growth."

Weekly economic roundup

... give markets further clues on America's growth trajectory. However, given the current stress on inflation, investors would focus more on the latest US CPI report slated for release at the end of the week.

Macquarie automates wrap downloads for planners

... management solutions, allowing them more time to spend with clients. Coint Software Managing Director, Tony Graham, agrees. "Our focus is to provide advisers with the best financial planning software in the market that provides them with the easiest ...

Expand FSRA to loans and property advice: CPA Aust

... and workable," said Ms Bowler. The research also found that almost half of those surveyed believe the government should focus much more on protecting consumers than minimising cost. The complication, says Bowler, is that property and loans are technically ...

S&P rates Macquarie Newton funds 4 stars

S&P has awarded the Macquarie multi-strategy Newton funds 4 stars. The Newton funds use a multi-strategy approach bundled into a single investment fund that invests into assets with low correlation to traditional asset classes. They are medium to long ...

Aviva offers grandparents protection cover for grandchildren

... Protectionfirst range of products. Since launching this range our business has grown considerably and we believe this is due to a focus on regular enhancements and service delivery which puts Aviva ahead of our competitors," said Cobb. Aviva's upgrades ...

Weekly economic roundup

... sharper 4.7 per cent. Although now considered a non-event (because of past rhetoric), financial markets would this week focus on Tuesday's RBA Board meeting and its policy announcement the following day. Australian building approvals, trade balance and ...

ING takes insurance into 21st century with OneCare

... Troup, has been "one of the slowest industries to move into the 21 century. But with OneCare we've thrown out the policy focus because its not about policies but its about customers." In developing the product suit ING undertook considerable research ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA | 12:25PM

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:30PM

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:21PM

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI | 12:13PM

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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