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Choice performance test pause in members' best interests: Chant West

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2022
... executive David Wright said he is not satisfied with Levy's proposal to deregulate general advice. "As an investment research business, we are supportive of the QAR and its objectives. We remain a strong advocate of the value of quality advice and ...

UBS picks new head of investment research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2022
UBS has selected a new head of investment research for Australia and New Zealand as Simon Mitchell prepares to depart at the end of the year. Mitchell has been in the role for the past seven years and has decided to explore new opportunities outside ...

Cultiv8, Fidante launch agriculture, food tech fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022
Cultiv8 Funds Management (Cultiv8) and Fidante have joined forces to launch a fund that identifies and invests in early-stage agricultural and food technology companies. The Cultiv8 Agriculture and Food Technology Fund aims to focus on capital growth ...

First Sentier hires to new ESG role

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
First Sentier Investors has hired a high-profile responsible investment expert to a newly created ESG role. Kristen Le Mesurier will join First Sentier as head of ESG for the firm's Australian equities growth team. She starts on October 17 Le Mesurier ...

PwC appoints chief economist for Australia

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2022
... goods (energy, water, and waste), housing and financial services. As chief economist, Auster will head PwC's economic research unit and lead the firm's economic related work with governments, businesses, and communities. On her appointment, PwC chief ...

First Sentier launches small cap fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... the benefit of the portfolio," Kanelleas commented. She adds that this approach makes the most of the team's detailed research capability. "Our team is focused on downside risks as much upside potential. The aim for capital preservation is a key tenet ...

ECP adds to investment team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2022
... Capital, where she spent eight years as an investment analyst covering global equity companies. Before that, she was a research analyst at Perpetual for nearly three years "We're excited to have Annabelle join the team and have no doubt that she ...

Future Generation expands Plato mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
... of many sustainability branded strategies. Plato Investment Management's head of short/long strategies and co-head of research, Dr David Allen, said he's pleased to support Future Generation and deliver shareholders a global equities exposure without ...

Yarra Capital names portfolio manager to lead new fund

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2022
... benefit from the investment expertise of chair and head of Australian equities Dion Hershan, head of Australian equities research and small cap portfolio manager Katie Hudson, microcap portfolio manager Joel Fleming and managing director Ed Eason. The ...

Advised Aussies better off on all fronts: Study

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 OCT 2022
... who seek financial advice measure better on all aspects of quality of life and better mental health, according to new research from the Financial Planning Association of Australia. The research, which was conducted by MYMAVINS, compared perceptions of ...