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Betashares to launch Nasdaq ETFs

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 8 FEB 2024
The Australian fund manager expects to launch two new Nasdaq ETFs on the ASX later this month, as new data shows more financial advisers than ever are using them in client portfolios. The Betashares Nasdaq Next Gen 100 ETF (JNDQ) will invest in the ...

Aware Super restructures executive team

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
Aware Super will execute an executive reorganisation, adding an expanded chief operating officer role. Ex-HESTA chief financial officer Sally Collins will become the new chief operating officer of Aware Super, starting April 15. Incumbent chief operating ...

Novigi completes QMV Solutions deal

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
Novigi has formally acquired QMV Solutions, including the latter's Investigate DQ software, for an undisclosed figure. Novigi delivers data and technology services to financial services companies including Mercer, Link and Vanguard Super. It said QMV ...

SMSFA prepares delegates for major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
The SMSF Association is urging the wealth management sector to embrace learning opportunities at this year's National Conference, particularly as major reforms such as the $3 million superannuation tax changes loom. The SMSFA will host its flagship ...

Bravura hires chief people officer from AMP

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 5 FEB 2024
AMP people and culture director Gillian Davie will become Bravura Solutions' chief people officer. Davie brings over 20 years of experience as a human resources expert, having worked at a variety of listed companies, including Woolworths, Dick Smith ...

AI is not the 'Wild West': Longo

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 1 FEB 2024
... regulatory changes related to AI should not be taken to mean that AI isn't already regulated. "Earlier this month Microsoft's AI Tech & Policy Lead in Asia said that '2024 will be the year that we start to build sensible, safe, and expandable regulation ...

Norway's oil fund returns 16% in 2023

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has reversed its fortunes, clocking a 16.1% return for 2023 following the -14% it recorded the previous year. Norges Bank Investment Management reported the Government Pension Fund Global raked in a return of $322 billion ...

Hyperion leads as top Australian shares fund manager: Mercer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
In its latest investment survey, Mercer identified the Hyperion Australian Growth Fund as the leading fund manager in the Australian shares category. The fund achieved a return of 25.1% return over the year ending December 2023. Following closely was ...

AI mania will underwhelm advice: Finura

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
... funds are tipped to give digital advice a boost, Finura Group's 2024 predictions reveal. In the latest Australian wealth tech predictions report, Finura highlights the challenges advisers face as rapid developments of artificial intelligence like ...

Gender pay gap reporting to be scrutinised

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 JAN 2024
From tomorrow, Australian companies with 100 or more staff must publish the median pay gap between their male and female employees. While it sounds simple enough, some experts believe corporates are not prepared for what's to come. The Workplace ...