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ISPT targets success with revamped leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 JUN 2023
... merge with IFM Investors after a request was made by shareholders. William Walker is ISPT's new chief investment and development officer, "who will unlock value within the existing portfolio as well as drive a proactive approach to new opportunities." ...

Westpac plans aggressive platforms play

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023
... billion in funds under administration. "Westpac will retain and continue to invest in the business, including the development of features to improve the adviser and investor experience, as well as the ongoing simplification and improved efficiency of ...

Macquarie shifts toward AI-first banking

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023
In partnership with Google Cloud, Macquarie Bank said it will use new artificial intelligence and machine learning in its app to improve the client experience. The bank explained this includes "predictive analysis models" to provide targeted in-app ...

ASIC flags AI regulation remit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUN 2023
ASIC flagged it will take a formidable role in regulating how artificial intelligence will impact the securities and corporate sectors. ASIC chair Joe Longo unveiled much of the regulator's agenda in the short term, with AI taking up a "high and important ...

Allianz Retire+ makes key appointments

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2023
... achieve a comfortable retirement, which is why I'm pleased to contribute my knowledge and expertise in supporting the development of innovative solutions that tackle longevity risk and enable more Australians to enjoy a dignified retirement." The new ...

Fidelity hires former Lonsec investment chief

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2023
... executive director and chief investment officer, responsible for investment strategy, portfolio construction, product development and team leadership. Prior to that he spent almost eight years at ING Australia and also worked at BT Investment Management. ...

Challenger lowers stake in Elanor

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
... of the Abu Dhabi government. It became part of if Mubadala Investment Company in 2019, which is the investment and development company of the Abu Dhabi government. Elanor said it will grant ADIC options to acquire up to 7.5 million Elanor securities ...

FRAA releases draft APRA, ASIC metrics

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2023
The independent body tasked with reviewing the competency of APRA and ASIC has released a list of draft metrics it will use to measure the regulators against and is asking for industry feedback. The Financial Regulator Assessment Authority (FRAA) has ...

Graduates confident about finance career prospects

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023
... market," CFA Societies Australia chief executive Lisa Carroll added. "Businesses that are investing in the learning and development of their staff and are partnering with certification and educational institutions are seen as responsive to graduates' ...

Federal Reserve holds rates steady

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023
Despite persistently high inflation, the Federal Reserve has chosen to keep the current target range for the federal funds rate at 5-5.25%. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted to hold the funds rate steady, citing the need to assess additional ...