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Westpac now an open book on pay

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAR 2022
Westpac has informed employees they are now free to discuss their salaries with one another, saying it will no longer enforce confidentiality clauses in contracts. Making the announcement yesterday, Westpac said its decision actually dates back to December ...

Janus Henderson launches net zero ETF

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2022
Janus Henderson has launched the Janus Henderson Net Zero Transition Resources Active ETF (Managed Fund) (ASX: JZRO) in Australia. It's the third active ETF the manager has launched in Australia and invests in a global equity portfolio of resources ...

Budget aims to please women

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... the Start campaign as well as investing in community-led prevention programs. A further $328.2 million will be spent to expand and establish early intervention programs. This includes $127.8 million for trauma-informed national counselling services to ...

War in Ukraine sparks defence spend

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
An unstable global geopolitical situation, most significantly due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has prompted a $270 billion commitment to defence spending in the Federal Budget. The increased allocation to defence will bring Australia's defence spending ...

PGIM hires head of wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... of wholesale sales at Macquarie Asset Management in Australia has taken on the newly created role at PGIM as it looks to expand its offering. Benjamin Price is now managing director, head of Australian wealth for PGIM, based in Sydney. With PGIM - which ...

Budget to back aspiring homeowners

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2022
... subject to the passage of enabling legislation. Additionally, 5000 guarantees each year from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2025 will expand the Family Home Guarantee initiative which was announced in last year's budget. The Family Home Guarantee is specifically ...

Blacktower launches in Australia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 28 MAR 2022
After flagging its intention to establish a local presence, global firm Blacktower Financial Management Group has launched in Australia. Blacktower first gained its AFSL and publicised its plans for Australian operations in October last year. The Blacktower ...

Bennelong advances Victoria, Tasmania distribution strategy

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAR 2022
Bennelong Funds Management has appointed Nathan Masalski as account director, investments, to expand its footprint in Victoria and Tasmania. Based in Melbourne, Masalski will report to Bennelong head of distribution Jonas Daly. Masalski has 25 years ...

abrdn establishes Sustainability Group, promotes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
Commitment to sustainability is ramping up at abrdn, with the global manager announcing a dedicated business division and promoting its local ESG lead. abrdn's new Sustainability Group will provide subject matter expertise to the broader group's ...

UK advice firm enters Australia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2022
A UK advice firm has expanded into Australia, targeting British expats. Skybound Wealth Management has entered the local advice market, looking to capitalise on the growing need for cross-border financial planning. In a statement, the firm said: "We ...