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UniSuper's O'Sullivan on what's next

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 19 JUL 2021
... came into effect on 1 October 2000. In the 21 years since, it has largely stayed away from mergers barring some smaller corporate funds in the research sector like the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute that have joined over the years. This is a sharp contrast ...

ASIC releases grandfathered arrangement findings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUL 2021
The corporate regulator said it was pleased with how the financial advice industry ended conflicted grandfathered arrangements, with 96% of product issuers complying with the new law that took effect at the start of the year. ASIC found that 1227 financial ...

Zenith introduces ESG classification

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUL 2021
... infrastructure assets have a long history of incorporating E, S, and G issues, particularly around sustainability." The corporate regulator is cracking down on greenwashing practices. ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour flagged that the review looks to unearth ...

Crypto fund hires from Blue Sky

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUL 2021
... rising trend of North American companies implementing digital asset treasury strategies," he said. "Bitcoin held in corporate treasuries over the circulating supply has reached an all-time high at 8.7%, despite the recent market cooldown. That list is ...

ROA relief guidance released

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUL 2021
... have provided further guidance on how advisers can use Records of Advice to make the most of the temporary measure. The corporate regulator and FASEA said the guidance and case study they have jointly compiled is to ensure that advisers understand their ...

QIC builds private debt team

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2021
... will also be based in New York, was previously a director in the energy and infrastructure group at Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank. At QIC, she will be responsible for the origination of investment opportunities in the North American market. ...

Super fund awards first ESG mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JUL 2021
A $3.4 billion industry super fund handed its first ESG mandate to an Edinburgh-based fixed income boutique. First Super has selected Cameron Hume to manage $125 million via its Global Fixed Income ESG Fund, comprising investments in sovereigns, corporates ...

Former Hillross adviser pleads guilty

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUL 2021
... Vista, from 8 June 2010 until 14 March 2016. ASIC reported that Nexus purchased a client book for SuperLeader, an AMP corporate superannuation product where employers and employees could become members. ASIC alleges he made and used false documents by ...

Angus Benbow leaves finance for fitness

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 12 JUL 2021
... business to scale up and change people's lives around the world. Milestone moment to step away from traditional corporate roles and take part in building a business from its early days." Wimp2Warrior describes itself as a 20-week program which is ...

ASIC review of ESG products underway

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2021
The corporate regulator has confirmed it is undertaking a review of ESG funds, analysing whether they're as 'green' as they claim to be. Writing on the aims of the review, ASIC commissioner Cathie Armour said there is growing anxiety as to the risks ...