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Former industry fund chief in new role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
Prime Value Asset Management has named former Prime Super chief executive Lachlan Baird as its new finance chief. The boutique fund manager said Baird will be pivotal in refining its investment strategy and building a financial framework that promotes ...

Mercer awarded mandate for North's APS CoreSeries

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
... further additions aimed at increasing efficiency," Maloney said. "Advisers are increasingly demanding resources that can help them deliver managed account solutions in a cost-effective and bespoke way to more clients. "By investing in innovative platform ...

Apollo, State Street plot private markets ETF

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... of investors who seek the benefits of private market investments. "It is our goal to bring these investments to scale and help facilitate the process of making private assets more accessible and liquid over time. We see this as only the beginning of ...

Northern Trust expands fixed income trading capability

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... managers serving investors in the region. "Our advanced trading technology, local market knowledge and experienced traders help reduce inefficiencies in the inherently complex and time-intensive fixed income market, allowing our clients to benefit from ...

Rising HNW numbers fuel need for specialist advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
... because of the growth in numbers and assets, a sizeable proportion of HNWs are seeking personalised and specialised advice to help manage their wealth and prepare for intergenerational transfer. This is particularly the case for those with $5-$10 million ...

AI could see emerging markets flourish: Experts

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
Although the emerging markets have been on the backfoot in recent years, they are beginning to gain ground again with institutional investors, an expert from Janus Henderson Investors noted, underpinned by the rise of artificial intelligence. Institutional ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
Insurers will no longer be able to use genetic test results in life insurance underwriting, with a total ban to be introduced by the government. Earlier this year, the government consulted on the use of genetic test results in underwriting life insurance ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... money, it is your money. The Coalition believes Australians should have the choice to use their superannuation entitlements to help them live their lives," the statement said. "Under the Coalition's plan, should parents wish to direct their entitlements ...

SMSFA, Deakin University launch courses for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... point, running over 12 weeks. The two online courses are approved units that meet legislative requirements. The courses will help financial advisers meet mandatory education requirements by 31 December 2025, SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess said. ...

AFCA consults on superannuation life insurance disputes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 SEP 2024
... make decisions, and ensure we continue to deliver consistent outcomes for complaints to AFCA," it said. "The documents will help complainants, financial firms and stakeholders understand how AFCA considers certain complaints about life insurance within ...