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Government consults on superannuation objective laws

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2023
... Martin Fahy, who recently announced his departure, said: "The proposed objective places preservation, retirement income, equity, sustainability and a dignified retirement at the heart of superannuation policy while recognising the ongoing role of the ...

Commonwealth to disclose climate risks in sovereign bonds

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023
... world-first class action lawsuit. The case, filed in 2020 by retail investor Kathleen O'Donnell, was represented pro bono by Equity Generation Lawyers principal David Barnden. O'Donnell's claim centred on the fact that climate risk was not ...

AMG Super terminates MySuper offer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023
... rebranding last year in line with a new strategy focused on providing platform solutions. Acclaim, in conjunction with Equity Trustees as the trustee for AMG Super, said the closure "will provide the best outcome to members." In a statement following ...

The evolution of governance structures

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... he said. Kelly said a core belief of most funds is that governance makes a difference. "At Cbus there is a belief that equity risk leads to returns. Likewise, illiquidity risk can lead to better returns for your members," she said. "In terms of comparative ...

Global dividends at all-time highs: Janus Henderson

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... enhance their ability to navigate uncertainties more effectively, Gaden added. According to Janus Henderson head of global equity income Ben Lofthouse, economic growth around the world is moderating as it responds to higher interest rates. "Markets now ...

AustralianSuper hires head of international, private equity

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2023
... Investment Management (AXA IM), Mark Hargraves is set to become AustralianSuper's new head of international and private equity. Based in London, Hargraves will be responsible for leading AustralianSuper's $69 billion international equities portfolio ...

Top global trends impacting portfolio construction

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... execution. "Over the last five years or so, we've probably hired 82 operating advisers who work day to day with our private equity, growth equity and infrastructure assets around areas like technological transformation," he said. "So, I think it ...

It's time to fill your boots with private debt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... this asset class to be a US direct lender. The first reason is that demand for private debt is robust, thanks to private equity activity." She added that the US's broadly syndicated loan market, the main competitor for financing buyouts, has been ...

Barings expands APAC team

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2023
... structured finance and real estate capabilities of the firm in the region. A year prior, it acquired Sydney-based private equity real estate investment company Altis Property Partners.

Super, retirement unit cushions Link's massive loss

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... liabilities put a hole of $390.9 million in its profitability, provisioning this amount as the fallout from the Woodford Equity Income Fund settlement and associated redress continues. Link's loss would have worsened if it had not sold its 10% interest ...