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Octopus launches renewable energy platform

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... Springs Octopus. Desert Springs Octopus brings renewable energy and other infrastructure opportunities to First Nations Australians across Australia. Hostplus chief executive David Elia said the superannuation fund is pleased to take part in the launch. ...

No investment case for alternative meat just yet: Nanuk

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... a slowdown in more recent months. "Last year, consumer advocacy group CHOICE conducted a survey of more than 1000 Australians and found that 32% of people say the cost of vegan food is a barrier to adoption," King said. "While a protein transition is ...

Investors, advisers need further ESG education

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
Most Australians say ESG is important but claim they aren't receiving the assistance needed when it comes to sustainable investing. In line with its Australian market launch, Capital Preferences released its ESG is Personal: 2022 Study of ESG Preferences ...

JANA wins Spirit Super mandate

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... role in the communities they serve. Together, we look forward to working toward a brighter future for millions of Australians." Spirit Super's chief investment officer Ross Barry said: "The investment team at Spirit has undergone a major evolution in ...

Hostplus links returns to active approach

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... members are invested in the option. What's more, AustralianSuper chief investment officer Mark Delaney added that Australians should be prepared for poor investment performance to continue. On Hostplus' strategy, Elia commented: "We have a firm ...

Super Fierce super index shows top 15 funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2022
... and complicated task for the average Australian consumer." "We created the Fierce Performers Index to provide all Australians with an affordable way to find and select a super fund that will suit their individual needs, leaving them substantially better ...

Global fintech Smart expands pension offering to Australia

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 12 JUL 2022
... tech is based on over a million hours of research and development. As part of that, we recently spoke to over 2000 Australians and found that only 22% of those aged 55 and older feel like they understand their options at retirement, that's where we come ...

AFA hits back at QAR submissions from Choice, ISA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
... there is nothing in the Choice submission that will help to make advice more accessible and affordable for everyday Australians, other than the suggestion that a government-funded advice and guidance service should be established for low to middle-income ...

Young Australians more 'super savvy': Equip

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
Young Australians are thinking much more about their financial plans than previously, according to an Equipsuper survey. Almost half of the surveyed young Australians (18-34 years old) saw super as being more important now than since the start of the ...

New chief executive at Industry Fund Services

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
... people." "I'm excited to continue to grow our partnerships with profit-to-member super funds, to help ordinary Australians receive the help they need to retire with dignity." In becoming chair of the Industry Fund Services board, Bowtell replaces ...